Guatemala's Mayan vanilla and soybean kou are internationally recognized.

Published 2025년 11월 26일

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Core tip: Guatemala has recently achieved another milestone in the agricultural sector: traditional Mayan vanilla and bergamot have now been included in the international standards for spices and culinary herbs. With the inclusion of these two spices, Guatemalan producers will become more competitive in the professional market and will ensure a rich supply of products that meet global standards.

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According to a report by the Guatemalan News Agency on the 23rd, to achieve this accomplishment, the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) submitted application documents through its Food Safety Directorate (Visar). The documents included scientific evidence confirming the aroma, quality, and physicochemical parameters of the two spices, aiming to gain recognition from the International Commission on Food and Codex (CAC, jointly established by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization). Guatemala has the world's largest Mayan vanilla plantation. This plantation is located in the Che'Sib'IK estate in Alta Verapaz province, where local climate conditions provide the optimal growth environment for the crop. Regarding soybean cardamom, Guatemalan authorities are working to update the standards ...

Source: Foodmate