Vanilla

- Scientific name: Vanilla planifolia
- Madagascar is the largest producer
- Harvested from the Vanilla orchid native to Mexico
- Name derived from the Spanish word Vainilla meaning "little pod"
- Used in perfumes and candles
- Coca-Cola company world's largest consumer of extract

Vanilla is the fruit of an orchid plant. It grows as a vine with each flower producing a single vanilla pod. The pods can be utilized whole, ground into powder, or made into extract.
Vanilla has a sweet flavor and aroma, which makes it one of the most popular flavorings for items such as Cakes, Cookies and Ice Cream.
Top 10 Vanilla Producers
1. Madagascar
2. Indonesia
3. China
4. Mexico
5. Turkey
6. Tonga
7. Uganda
8. Comoros
9. French Polynesia
10. [[Réunion]]
Types of Vanilla
1. Bourbon Vanilla
2. Mexican vanilla
3. Tahitian Vanilla
4. French Vanilla

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Vanilla on Amazon
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- Senseo Paris French Vanilla Caramel Bistro Coffee Pods, 16-Count 3.92-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6) - $41.76
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- Gloria Jean's Coffees, K-Cup, French Vanilla Supreme for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) - $28.98
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Vanilla Questions

Vanilla cake icing? 2 Answers

Vanilla cake icing is awesome. Check out Mahalo's page on How to make vanilla Icing for a great recipe. http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-make-vanilla-icing read more

hmmm. need a homemade vanilla icing recipe. any ideas? 2 Answers

Ingredients * 2 tablespoons butter, softened * 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar * 1 tablespoon Limoncello * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2 tablespo... read more

Where can I find the clip of Vanilla Ice explaining the difference between Ice Ice Baby and Under Pressure? 4 Answers

From what I can gather, this clip is not available anywhere online. It was from a 1990 MTV interview, and I've searched everywhere. According to this site, the ... read more

Vanilla Champagne? Where can I find this???? 1 Answer

Vanilla Champagne can be found in many places online. Here is a link to a quality United-Kingdom store with 14 varieties on sale, including miniatures, with pri... read more

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- So I have: some hot choco milk, a hot fudge Sunday, a vanilla shake and my coffee, anyone else want coffee?
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