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Vanilla Extract
Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla (V. planifolia). The word vanilla, derived from the diminutive of the Spanish word vaina (vaina itself meaning sheath or pod), translates simply as "little pod" Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican people cultivated the vine of the vanilla orchid, called tlilxochitl by the Aztecs. Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés is credited with introducing both vanilla and chocolate to Europe in the 1520s.
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Vanilla extract Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Sweet | Vanilla extract has a sweet flavor profile with floral and rich undertones. |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Vanilla extract contains volatile compounds that give it its characteristic sweet and floral aroma. |
| Color | Natural Pigments | Vanilla extract is a dark brown color due to the natural pigments present in the vanilla bean. |
| Nutritional Value | Micronutrients | Vanilla extract is low in micronutrients as it is primarily used for flavoring rather than as a source of nutrients. |
| Aroma | Essential Oils | Vanilla extract contains essential oils that contribute to its fragrant aroma. |
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