Vanilla


 
 
Vanilla

:For other uses, see vanilla (disambiguation).

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Vanilla is a flavoring, in its pure form known as vanillin, derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla. The name came from the Spanish word "vainilla", diminutive form of "vaina" (meaning "sheath"), which is in turn derived from Latin "vagina".

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The main species harvested for vanillin is Vanilla planifolia. It is a native of Mexico, though now widely grown throughout the tropics. Madagascar is the world's largest producer. Additional sources include Vanilla pompona and Vanilla tahitiensis (grown in Tahiti).

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Vanilla is a vine: it grows by climbing over some existing tree, pole, or other support. It can be grown in a wood (on trees), in a plantation (on trees or poles; possibly alternating with rows of sugar cane), or in a "shader", in increasing orders of productivity. If left alone, it will grow as high as possible on the support; every year, growers fold the higher parts of the plant downwards so that the plant stays at heights accessible by a standing human.


 

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Pancakes with Blueberries Maple Syrup & Vanilla Ice Cream
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The Biggest Loser Protein Powder 10 oz. - Vanilla

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
The vanilla plants and their pollenization
Preparation
History
Chemistry
Uses
Specific types of vanilla
External links
 
FR: Vanilline


 

~ Related Subjects ~

Madagascar (1) - Mexico (1) - Vagina (1) - Sugar cane (1) - Vine (1) - Tahiti (1) - Vanilla (1) - Orchid (1) - Flavoring (1) - Latin (1) - Sheath (1) - Spanish (1) -
 

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