Welcome to Dadora Vanilla
More Than Just Vanilla
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Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities
We believe business should uplift. That’s why we’ve focused on creating stable jobs for women in rural Ecuador, providing fair wages, skill development, and long-term security for the families behind every bean.
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Sustainable. Responsible. Personal.
Our farm-to-bottle approach protects the land while investing in the people who cultivate it. Grown in greenhouses to optimize conditions, every pod reflects the care and precision we pour into every step.
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Hand-Crafted, Expertly Sun-Cured
Our vanilla isn’t rushed. Each bean is picked at peak maturity, then sun-cured and processed with exacting care, unlocking the deep aroma, rich flavor, and unmatched quality that sets Dadora apart.
A Journey Rooted in Flavor and Community
We didn’t just start a vanilla company — we planted a promise. In 2019, in the coastal rainforests of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, we put our first vanilla orchids into the ground. What began as a way to create fair, stable income for local families has grown into Ecuador’s first Tahitian vanilla plantation — and a movement to prove that world-class flavor can come from ethical, transparent sourcing. We didn’t inherit a vanilla farm. We built one. Row by row. Pod by pod. Hand-pollinated, sun-cured, and crafted with care by the very people whose livelihoods it supports. Every bean we sell carries more than flavor — it carries opportunity. It means women earning their own income. Farmers no longer dependent on palm or banana monocrops. A community with a future built on something sustainable and proud. From our greenhouses in Ecuador to your kitchen, this isn’t just vanilla. It’s a direct farm-to-table supply chain. It’s what happens when you cut out brokers and middlemen. It’s flavor with a face, a name, and a purpose. We grow it. We cure it. We bring it to you — honestly, intentionally, and with love. Welcome to Dadora Vanilla. Where every pod tells a story.
Discover the Essence of Ecuador in Every Bean
From Our Family to Yours!
We’re a husband-and-wife team based in San Diego, but our story — and our hearts — are rooted in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. That’s where we built our vanilla farm from the ground up, hand-pollinating every orchid and working side-by-side with the families who now make a living from it.
Every bean we sell comes straight from the people who grew it — no brokers, no bulk warehouses, no mystery supply chain. Just real vanilla, cultivated with care, harvested by hand, and sun-cured the traditional way.
Whether you’re baking, making your own extract, or just opening the jar to breathe in the aroma, you’re tasting more than flavor — you’re experiencing a piece of our farm, our culture, and our family’s story.
Let’s cook, create, and share something extraordinary — together.
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Juliana Galarraga
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Julio Galarraga
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Justin Kowatch