Madagascar, an Island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian ocean.
In 2006 Madagascar produced 6,200 tonnes of Vanilla which accounted for approximately 59% of the world crop.
Vanilla is grown in Mexico, The Caribbean, Madagascar, The Cormoro Islands, Indonesia and Tahiti along with smaller islands. (Like a belt near the Equator)
They say Mexico is the birthplace of vanilla, and if you venture into any of the border towns every one of them seems to have it for sale at huge savings compared to Canadian or US prices.
Indonesia produces the most vanilla, followed by Madagascar. China and Mexico are huge producers of vanilla. The United States is not one of the top producers.
There are many countries that produce vanilla extract. The two major countries are Bulgaria and Mexico. These two countries are the top in producing vanilla extract.
Nope - vanilla flavouring is produced from the oil of the vanilla pod - which is the seed case of an orchid !
They are a long pod from which natural vanilla is produced. You can buy them at some health food shops. Also they are from the flower, Orchid.
In 2006, Madagascar produced 6200 tonnes of vanilla, i.e. 58% of its production worldwide.
Bourbon vanilla refers to a particular type of vanilla plant cultivated on Madagascar, Reunion Island, ect (the "Bourbon" Islands). Vanilla planifola, Vanilla tahensis, and Vanilla pompona are the three major variants of Vanilla orchid and are grown around the world in the Indian Ocean area, Tahiti & other South Pacific Islands, and Central/South America, respectively. Bourbon vanilla beans are most commonly used for the vanilla extract you see at the grocers
Clear vanilla is made by combining propylene glycol or glycerin with artificial vanillin. Artificial vanillin simulates 1 flavor component out of over 250 different flavor components found in natural vanilla. It is a by-product of the wood industry or is produced from petrochemicals. Artificial... Yum!
The most recent (2006) numbers I could find show that 6,200 tonnes of vanilla were produced in Madagascar accounting for approximately 59% of the worlds' crop
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Pure Vanilla Extract is a flavouring derived from an orchid in the genus Vanilla native to Mexico, the only edible fruit of the orchid family, which is the largest family of flowering plants in the world. Vanilla Extract is produced by drying and curing the green bean pods from the Vanilla plants. The majority of the world's vanilla today is produced in Madagascar, while other tropical countries including Indonesia, India, Mexico, and many others produce smaller quantities. Because vanilla is a vine and requires a support to grow on (such as trees) and at least 50% shade, it's production is generally sustainable and helps preserve tropical forests and biodiversity.Synthetic vanilla, on the other hand, is an artificial product made from guaiacol, a coal tar derivative through a chemical process. Caramel colors are used to mask the unpleasant aroma and therefore it appears black in color. Since it is a coal tar derivative, it is generally considered unhealthy for human consumption.Over 250 components contribute to the flavor profile of vanilla, yet only vanillin is imitated. Natural vanillin is present in vanilla beans at 2% by weight. A cheaper artificial form (USP vanillin) can be synthesized from guaiacol, a coal tar derivative; or produced from lignin, a byproduct of the paper industry.
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Unless specified otherwise vanilla in a recipe is generally vanilla extract.
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Vanilla is black and so are the insides of vanilla beans