Vanilla Species | Common Name | Main Growing Regions | Market Share (%) | Flavour & Aroma |
Vanilla planifolia | Bourbon / Madagascar Vanilla | Madagascar, Mexico, Uganda, Indonesia | ~80% | Rich, creamy, sweet, strong vanillin |
Vanilla tahitensis | Tahitian Vanilla | French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia | ~10% | Floral, fruity, anise, cherry-like |
Vanilla pompona | West Indian Vanilla | Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia | <5% | Woody, fruity, fig, spicy |