About Muqur Vanilla

The Muqur Difference

We source Grade A vanilla beans directly from farming cooperatives in Uganda's fertile western highlands—one of the world's premier vanilla-growing regions. By working directly with farmers and eliminating intermediary markups, we deliver exceptional quality at prices that make real vanilla accessible to every kitchen.

Why Uganda?

While Madagascar produces 80% of the world's vanilla, discerning chefs and extract makers increasingly turn to Uganda for its distinctive flavor profile and superior freshness.

Uganda's advantages:

• Two annual harvests — Unlike single-harvest regions, Uganda's dual growing seasons mean your beans are always recently cured, never warehouse-aged
• Exceptional vanillin content — Uganda's high-altitude terroir produces beans with remarkably high concentrations of natural vanillin
• Complex flavor profile — Notes of dark chocolate, fig, and warm caramel that elevate both sweet and savory applications
• Optimal growing conditions — The "Pearl of Africa" offers ideal rainfall, temperature, and soil composition for vanilla cultivation

Our Sourcing Philosophy

Direct Trade We've built long-term partnerships with farming cooperatives in Uganda's Bundibugyo and Kasese districts. Direct relationships mean transparency, quality control, and fair compensation for the farmers who make our business possible.

Quality Standards Every shipment is inspected for moisture content (30-35%), appearance, aroma, and pliability. We accept only Grade A beans that meet our specifications for length (6-8 inches), color, and seed cavity density.

Freshness Guarantee Beans are vacuum-sealed within days of final curing and shipped directly to our US facility. From harvest to your kitchen in weeks, not months.

Our Commitment

To Our Customers Premium quality without premium markups. We believe exceptional vanilla should be accessible to home bakers, professional pastry chefs, and everyone in between.

To Our Farmers Sustainable partnerships that provide stable income and incentivize quality cultivation. When farmers thrive, quality improves—everyone wins.

To Our Craft Vanilla is the world's most labor-intensive spice. We honor that craftsmanship by handling every bean with care and delivering it to you at peak quality.

What's Next

We launched with our flagship vanilla beans and have plans to expand our product line:

• Pure vanilla extract (single-origin Uganda)
• Vanilla paste
• Vanilla powder
• Vanilla sugar
• B2B wholesale programs

For Business Inquiries

We work with bakeries, restaurants, food manufacturers, and specialty retailers. Contact us for wholesale pricing and custom orders.

Email: [wholesale@muqur.com] Minimum order: 100 beans

Muqur Vanilla — Direct from Uganda's finest farms to your kitchen.