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'''Vanilla''' is an exotic flavoring agent that is derived from the bean of the [[Vanilla Orchid]]. The bean is cured and dried, allowing it to develop an exotic flavor. The chemical [[vanillin]] in the beans is primarily what gives the vanilla it's flavor, though .

'''Vanilla''' is an exotic flavoring agent that is derived from the bean of the [[Vanilla Orchid]]. The bean is cured and dried, allowing it to develop an exotic flavor. The chemical [[vanillin]] in the beans is primarily what gives the vanilla it's flavor, though vanillin by itself does not actually taste very much like vanilla. It is the trace [[flavor]] compounds which compliment vanillin and give vanilla its distinctive flavor.

Natural vanilla extract is made from vanilla beans, while artificial vanilla extract is is made from [[vanillin]] extracted in trace amounts from wood, resulting in a cheaper and less potent product. Vanilla extract from Mexico should be used with caution, as health standards in [[Mexico]] allow vanilla extract to be cut with certain chemicals that contain [[carcinogens]].

Natural vanilla extract is made from vanilla beans, while artificial vanilla extract is is made from vanillin extracted in trace amounts from wood, resulting in a cheaper and less potent product. Vanilla extract from Mexico should be used with caution, as health standards in [[Mexico]] allow vanilla extract to be cut with certain chemicals that contain [[carcinogens]] {{fact}}.

== See also ==

== See also ==