Vanilla is a word that has Spanish origins and comes from the word ‘vaina’, literally translating to ‘little pod’. It is a flavoring extracted from orchids of the Vanilla genus, mainly the Mexican flat-leaved Vanilla. Since the only natural pollinator is a Mexican species of bee, hand pollination is required to grow it in any other countries other than Mexico and South America.

Due to this labor intensive cultivation, Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world. Vanilla may be sold as whole pods, powder, extract or as vanilla sugar mix. There are many types of vanilla due to the related species of orchids that produce vanilla; Bourbon Vanilla, Mexican Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, West Indian Vanilla. Sri Lanka has Bourbon Vanilla.

Vanilla grows as a vine and climbing up an existing tree, pole, or other support. The plant is growing in the hill country conditions in Sri Lanka.

Vanilla is an economically important crop as it is the source of natural vanillin. So, Vanillin is the main product extracting from vanilla. It is being used as a flavor ingredient in the confectionery industry, perfumery, and pharmaceutical industries.

The aroma and flavor of the cured bean/pod are the characteristics that determine the bean’s commercial value on the world market. So, the processing preserves the maximum aroma and flavor as well as the physical appearance.


Price of product :Working
Product origin : Sri Lanka
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