all about vanilla
chillin', vanillin'.
What is vanilla?
vanilla is a solution mainly containing the flavor compound vanillin which is extracted from the vanilla bean.
How is vanilla made?
To make vanilla extract, the beans are first dried and fermented. Then they are split open and soaked with alcohol. Water is added to dilute the final product and to get the desired balance between alcohol and the vanilla. Some manufacturers also add sweetener.
Interesting Facts
- Vanilla is a tropical orchid
- Vanilla is the only edible member of the orchid family
- There are more than 150 varieties of vanilla in the world
Event Information
Hernan Cortes returns to Spain from Mexico
It was then that the people of Spain found out vanilla could be used as a flavor and not just a perfume.
When?
Sunday, Nov 9, 1519, 09:00 PM
Where?