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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 | + | 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}}. |
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Revision as of 01:04, November 13, 2007
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[Citation Needed].