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Of the countless spices and flavors on the market, vanilla is one of the most well-known, especially dominating the dessert and perfume industries. Obtained from the seed pods of orchids of the genus Vanilla, vanilla is celebrated for its mild fragrance and distinct taste. Curious about the origins of this commonplace yet expensive spice? Join on as we travel back through time.
Types of Vanilla
Types of Vanilla
Bourbon/Madagascar Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)
Tahitian Vanilla (Vanilla tahitensis)
West Indies Vanilla (Vanilla pompona)
Sources
Sources
Anuradha, K.; Shyamala, B. N.; Naidu, M. M. Vanilla- Its Science of Cultivation, Curing, Chemistry, and Nutraceutical Properties. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr. 2013, 53 (12), 1250–1276. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2011.563879.
Lubinsky, P.; Bory, S.; Hernandez, J.; Kim, S.-C.; Gómez-Pompa, A. Origins and Dispersal of Cultivated Vanilla (Vanilla Planifolia Jacks. [Orchidaceae])1. Econ. Bot. 2008, 62, 127–138. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12231-008-9014-y.
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