Vanilla is derived from orchids (making it the only fruit bearing member of the orchid family) of the genus Vanilla which was originally native to Mexico.
Vanilla planifola, Vanilla tahensis, and Vanilla pompona are the three major variants and are grown around the world in Madagascar, Reunion, etc (Bourbon Islands), Tahiti & other South Pacific Islands, and Central/South America, respectively.
Madagascar (Bourbon) vanilla beans are most commonly used for the vanilla extract you see at the grocers
Madagascar and Indonesia grow the most, other countries which grow vanilla include Guatemala, Costa Rica, Uganda, China, India, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti, the Philippines and Mexico.
Pure vanilla extract comes from the mexican species flat-leaved vanilla, I think.
Vanilla wafers are a favorite snack among many kids and adults. They can be eaten by themselves or as part of a recipe. They were first invented by David Jung.
everyone knows that vanilla comes from old shoes. only someone strange would think it came from trees
It doesn't come from any particular country.
They come from Canada
Pure vanilla extract comes from the mexican species flat-leaved vanilla, I think.
The country of origin for the word "vanilla" is Spain. The word vanilla comes from the Spanish word "vainilla" and the French word "vanille" which come from the Spanish word "vaina" stemming from the Latin "vagina." The word vanilla became common during the 17th century.
He is from the UK
Madagascar exports the most vanilla beans in the world.
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Undoubtedly the country with the most vanilla extract is Bulgaria. This mere fact has been the source of conflict for hundreds of years.
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Approximately 60% of the world supply of vanilla beans come from Madagascar.
2008. Hence why his album that year was called "Vanilla Ice Is Back"
Originally Mexico & Central America