The vanilla bean/pod doesn't pick up a distinctive scent until the bean has ripened and been fermented. During fermentation the beans chemical compounds in the bean breaks down and forms new compounds. There are supposedly more than 500 chemical compounds found in the bean. The most recognized compound is that called vanillin.
In some hotels in countries that grow vanilla,the maids/housekeepers rub the bean across the pillows to leave a fresh vanilla scent behind. So the significance of finding the bean on your bed was a busy/forgetful housekeeper.
There are purple beans but the vanilla bean is brown.
Vanilla extract can be used in place of vanilla bean paste. The equivalent of 1 tablespoon of paste is 1 tbsp. extract.
I believe there is 240 calories in vanilla bean powder.
cinnimonMiley's favorite scent is Vanilla.
My favorite candle scent is vanilla or mango!
No, vanilla comes from its own plant, the vanilla bean.
Vanilla plant, more specificly vanilla bean pods.
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There are two main types of vanilla ice cream: Golden Vanilla and Vanilla Bean. Golden Vanilla (as the name implies) is white with a gold tint, while Vanilla Bean is pure white.
The vanilla we would eat is made from the bean of the vanilla plant, which is not an herb.