Vanilla Absolute
Vanilla is a perennial herbaceous climbing vine up to 25m high, with green stems and large white flowers that have a deep narrow trumpets. Vanilla absolute is produced by further extraction from the resinoid, which is obtained by solvent extraction from the ’cured’ vanilla bean. Vanilla is native to Central America and Mexico and cultivated mainly in Madagascar and Mexico. Vanilla is also cultivated in Tahiti, the Comoro Islands, East Africa and Indonesia, although the pods are often processed in Europe or the USA.
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| Botanical Name: | Vanilla planifolia Jacks. |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Vanilla fragrans, common vanilla, Mexican vanilla, bourbon vanilla, Reunion vanilla. |
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| Parts Used: | Bean |
| Extraction Method: | Solvent extraction |
| Appearance: | Dark brown |
| Aroma Description: | Rich, sweet, vanilla |
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| Consistancy: | Thick |
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| Historical Uses: | Widely used as a flavouring and fragrance in foods and perfumes. |
| Modern Uses: | Not used in aromatherapy except in a blend, but used soaps, perfumes and cosmetics for its fragrance. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, common sensitizer, Often adulterated. |
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