ABOUT US: REVIEWS:
Alor Islands Vanilla
or Vanili Kepulauan Alor in Bahasa Indonesia, cultivated in
the Alor Regency of East Nusa Tenggara, a province of
✓ Indonesia is one of the world's largest
exporters of vanilla pods and the largest
ALOR ISLANDS
VANILLA
Indonesia, comes from the variety of Vanilla planifolia exporter for the European and USA
Andrews, introduced to Indonesia over two centuries ago. markets
The plant adapts very well with the natural environment in
Alor Islands which factor contributes to specific aroma and
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
very strong flavour of Alor Islands Vanilla. ✓ Superior quality Alor Islands Vanilla has
earned recognition in the national and
Geographical coverage and origin: international markets
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Alor Islands Vanilla production area is located in the following
8 districts in the Alor Regency of the Province of East Nusa
Tenggara, Indonesia: ✓ Specification of Alor Islands Vanilla Quality
⦿ Southwest Alor ⦿ East Alor Grades are “Superior”, “Quality I” and
⦿ South Alor ⦿ Northeast Alor “Quality II”, tolerant to Vanilla Stem Rot
⦿ Northwest Alor ⦿ Lembur
⦿ North Central Alor ⦿ Mataru Disease (BBV)
Official GI Lodger: ✓ Alor Islands Vanilla is known for its very
Established in 2012, the principal office of the GI Lodger is strong vanilla aroma (its typical vanillin
Asosiasi Petani Vanili Kepulauan Alor (APVKA). The GI content is 2.32% - 2.85%). The pods vary in
Lodger administers Alor Islands Vanilla farmers, processors,
traders / exporters, Regional Planning and Development
length from 23.01 to 27.10 cm, with a
Agencies, Plantation Services, Cooperative Offices, Small to diameter of 1.30-1.55 cm
Medium-sized Businesses, Industry and Trade, Integrated
Licensing and Services Office, Kalabahi Branch BRI bank,
Balittri, Observers of vanilla with the Protector of the
Regency of Alor. At present, APVKA consists of over 400
individual vanilla farmers.
I N D O N E S I A ALOR ISLANDS VANILLA or VANILI KEPULAUAN
ALOR is recognised and protected as Indonesian
Geographical Indication (GI). Its intellectual property
is protected by the Indonesian law GI Certificate No.
⦿ ID G 000 000 017
Nearest airport: ⦿ ALOR ID G 000 000 017
Alor Island Airport EAST NUSA TENGGARA This brochure is developed by ARISE+ Indonesia in cooperation with
(Bandara Udara Pulau Alor)
Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Tourism
Contact details:
Natural. One of the many agricultural Geographical
and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia:
Secretariat office:
Asosiasi Petani Vanili Kepulauan Alor (APVKA) Indication products of Indonesia
Apui, Kabupaten Alor
East Nusa Tenggara Province – INDONESIA
EAST NUSA TENGGARA
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Alor Islands Vanilla is an important source of income for the
Unique Characteristics smallholder vanilla farmers in the Alor Regency and the products
are of an important economic driver of the Alor community.
Labelling & Marketing
Physical and Taste specifications: Historically, Vanilla planifolia Andrews was introduced to The protected Geographical Indication’s name and logo of “Alor
Islands Vanilla” (in English) or “Vanili Kepulauan Alor” (in Bahasa
Indonesia through trade route over two centuries ago. The
Indonesia) can only be strictly used for dried vanilla pods of
Alor Islands Vanilla (Vanili Kepulauan Alor) has a very strong development of vanilla plants in Alor Regency (IN: Kabupaten authentic and pure composition of 100% Alor Islands Vanilla.
flavour and the characteristic vanilla aroma. The elongated pods Alor) in the province of East Nusa Tenggara – INDONESIA is Commercialisation is permitted for trading members of Asosiasi
are black and slightly wrinkled, but with a shiny surface. They are thought to have started before the 1960s. Since then, vanilla has Petani Vanili Kepulauan Alor (APVKA). Product quality grades
supple: they can be rolled around a finger easily without become one of Indonesian main export commodities. and processing specification must adhere to the Book of
breaking and will then return to their original shape. The Specification developed by APVKA. The name of “Alor Islands
characteristics and specified quality grades of Alor Islands Vanilla Vanilla/Vanili Kepulauan Alor” may also appear on the ingredient
are as follows: The geographical area of the Alor Regency enjoys volcanic soil.
list as part of recipes or mixtures, whereby the
The local dry climate with long periods of dry months, combined
percentage/content can be stated clearly on the labelling. For
Large pods with a length of with coastal and sea breezes that blow throughout the year, further product labelling information, please consult with APVKA
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about 18 - 28 cm creates very suitable agro-climatic conditions for vanilla (contact details overleaf).
Pod diameter: 1.30 - 1.55 cm
cultivation. Natural shade in the vanilla plantations is also
Vanillin content >2.25%
Number of wet pods:
49 - 63 pods per kg
important for growing vanilla plants. The favourable geographical
factors and agricultural know-how combine to produce high-
Traceability and Origin:
⦿ Tolerance to dry climates (6 - 9 quality vanilla pods with a good aroma of vanilla. Alor Islands Product packaging containing authentic 100% Alor
dry months / year) Vanilla has gained recognition in national and international Islands Vanilla must include the below information
⦿ Tolerance to Vanilla Stem Rot markets as vanilla of excellent quality. In 2012, Alor Islands in the labelling: fig.1. Product logo
of Alor Islands
Disease (BBV) • “Geographical Indication product Alor Islands Vanilla
Vanilla received its Geographical Indication certification from the
⦿ Each plant has more than one Vanilla / Produk Indikasi Geografis Vanili
branched fruit bunches, 28-40 Government of Indonesia. Kepulauan Alor”
flowers per bunch, 11 pods -28 POINTS REMARKS
• The correct and protected GI name:
per bunch. Altitude 5 - 950m above sea level
“Alor Islands Vanilla”/“Vanili Kepulauan Alor” fig.2. Official
Production of wet pods: Relief • The registered GI product logo (see fig. 1) Indonesian GI Logo
Slope 0 - 40%
around 3,555 - 4,915 kg / ha Rainfall 1.076 – 1,534 mm/year • Indonesian GI Registration Number:
Productivity of around 2.48– Average Rainy Day 86 days/year ID G 000 000 017
3.18 kg / wet pod tree. Temperature 26.2 – 30.1 Celsius • The Official Indonesian GI logo (see fig. 2)
Climate • Product traceability or lot code approved by
Humidity 75 - 80% ID G 000 000 017
Dried Period August - November APVKA.
⦿ Dried Vanilla Pods (Vanili Polong Kering) ⦿ Sunlight 69.50 – 95.50
Type of soil Inceptisol and Molisol
Soil Texture Sandy, clay, loam
Solum 75 - 100 cm
C-organic 4.07 - 4.58 %
Harvest periods May – July
Source: Book of Specification/Codes of Practice of Vanili Kepulauan Alor, 2012
Vanilla farmers in Alor Regency develop and cultivate the beans
of the vanilla plants. Beans are only picked when ripe and
processed using the Alor Islands Vanilla farmers’ own vanilla-
drying know-how. The nine processing steps include: 1) picking
and selection of pods, 2) washing, 3) sorting by size, 4) withering
or wilting, 5) curing, 6) drying in the sun, 7) drying using bamboo
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