Vanilla Flavoring: Where Does It Come From?

Vanilla

Vanilla is one of the most popular flavorings in the world. Its extract is used in food, beverages, pharmaceutical, and perfumes. Vanilla flavoring is obtained from the beans of the vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia). Vanilla is particularly popular in beverages, desserts, ice cream, dairy products, pastries, confectionery, and chocolates. In culinary applications, it can be added by adding vanilla extract or vanilla beans to a liquid preparation.