THE VANILLA Vanilla is the fruit of an orchid called vanilla planifolia. It is a plant with chlorophyll. They have thick and brittle stems and their leaves are large and fleshy. Their flowers are large yellow with green sepals; Are full of aroma and are short-lived, open successively throughout the year, and the pods are used to produce the essence of vanilla. Its fruits are widely used in the production of vanilla.
WHERE IS IT LOCATED? It is found in Florida, the West Indies, Central America and northern South America in the humid tropical forests.
MODES OF CULTIVATION To grow vanilla needs a warm and humid climate, some supports on which to hang and shade.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Vanilla was used to treat severe fevers and belly pain. It was also used as a nervous system stimulant and was used as an essential oil or infusion. It was recommended to combat rheumatism.
USE OF VANILLA IN PERFUMERY Natural vanilla develops a perfume made up of several hundred different aromatic compounds. There are perfumes with traces of vanilla, for example:
USE AS FLAVORING AND FOOD PREPARATIONS It is used in creams, ice cream and cakes. Among the recipes include some such as waffles filled with vanilla, custard, etc.
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