Natural Vanilla from Madagascar

NAVAN uses only natural vanilla from Madagascar which is noted for its sweet aroma and deep rich taste.

Vanilla, a species of orchid, is a climbing plant with fleshy, oblong leaves. After being pollinated by hand, the flower produces a pod-shaped fruit which is harvested green.
The pods are placed in wicker baskets and immersed in hot water. They are then steamed and dried in the sun. After this they are matured in cases for eight long months until they have turned black and have reached perfect ripeness.
This delicate work takes almost 2 years, with the result that natural vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron!

Natural vanilla

The vanilla orchid is cultivated over an extremely large territory. Thanks to the very favourable climate and the growers' skills, Madagascar is the world's leading vanilla producer with an average export production of over 1,400 tons, i.e. 70% to 80% of world production. Vanilla from Madagascar is the most aromatic in the world and consequently the most expensive. It contains 250 natural flavors. That is why it is far more complex and superior to artificial vanilla, which only contains one.

Enjoyed for its sweet aroma, deep rich flavor, and higher vanillin content, vanilla from Madagascar is considered by experts and chefs as the world finest. That is why, we chose it to create NAVAN : the best vanilla for the best vanilla cognac.