Vanilla
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Botanical Name |
Vanilla planifolia |
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Family |
Orchidaceae |
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Other Names |
Bourbon vanilla, common vanilla, Mexican vanilla, Reunion vanilla, V. fragens |
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Description |
Perennial herbaceous creeping vine up to 25m/82ft green stems, large white flowers, green fruit |
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Native to |
Central America |
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Actions |
Balsamic |
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Constituents |
Vanillin |
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Other Uses |
Flavouring |
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Caution |
Often adulterated |