Spice-Land Wholesale

Spice-Land Wholesale: Wholesale Vanilla for Baking and Extract

Spice-Land Wholesale is a Canadian supplier specializing in the bulk sale of vanilla and derived products. Its catalog is organized around Gourmet Grade A vanilla beans, Grade B beans for making extract, ground vanilla bean powder, vanilla seeds or caviar, vanilla extract and vanilla sugar. The company states that it sources directly from farmers in Madagascar, Uganda, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, without intermediaries, and claims that every batch is hand-selected, naturally cured and vacuum sealed to preserve freshness.

Bean Varieties and Origins

The bean assortment includes Bourbon, Planifolia, Tahitian and Pompona varieties. By origin, the shop offers beans from Madagascar, Indonesia, Tahiti and Uganda, in both Gourmet Grade A and Grade B for extraction. It also sells a variety called Mexican Cure Pompona from Madagascar. The beans are sold by count, by ounce and by pound, with specific options for making extract and for baking.

Powder, Seeds, Extract and Sugar

In addition to the beans, the catalog includes ground vanilla bean powder from Madagascar, Tahiti, Uganda and Indonesia, presented as a gourmet first-grade product. Vanilla seeds or caviar from Madagascar and Uganda are also sold, along with Madagascar vanilla extract and vanilla sugar made with real vanilla pods and pure cane sugar. The company states that these products are suitable for baking, coffee and other applications.

Stated Product Characteristics

The company presents its products as 100% natural, organically farmed and sustainably sourced, with no preservatives, non-GMO, gluten-free, suitable for halal, kosher and vegan diets, and free from artificial colors and flavors. These characteristics are described as attributes of the vanilla line it sells.

Bulk Sales and Extract Calculator

Spice-Land Wholesale serves both individuals and businesses. The company states that it can handle small orders, such as a few beans for a recipe, and large orders of up to 100 kilograms for professional use. The site includes an extract calculator and a B2B section aimed at wholesale buyers. It also has a co-op program with FAQs and joining options.

Shipping, Pickup and Returns

The shop offers free expedited shipping in Canada and the United States for orders over $110, with a flat rate of $6.99 for orders under that amount. It ships locally and internationally, with same-day or next-day shipping options, and a quick in-store pickup service. It accepts returns on all products within 30 days of receiving the order. Payments are processed with Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate encryption. The company states that it offers 24/7 customer support and a lowest price guarantee: if a competitor offers an item online at a lower final price, Spice-Land Wholesale claims it will match it and beat it by 5%, including applicable duties, taxes and shipping costs in the final price.

Editorial Content and Customer Resources

The site maintains a blog with articles on topics such as the difference between imitation vanilla and pure extract, making extract at home with a conversion chart, vanilla equivalents, uses of vanilla caviar, the bean processing cycle, flavor profiles by variety, getting the most out of beans, and an explanation of Grades A and B. It also publishes recipes and tips, and has a sustainability section.