What does vanilla mean?

Vanilla refers to plants that emit a distinctive fragrance, mostly originating along the Mediterranean coast, and are classified as annuals or perennials.

Because vanilla contains alcohols, ketones, lipids, ethers and other aromatic compounds, the branches and leaves will emit a pleasant aroma, and its roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds can be used by humans. Vanilla can not only repel flies and mosquitoes, purify the air, beautify the room, but also widely used in beauty, bathing, diet and medical treatment. Representative plants are lavender, rosemary, thyme, patchouli and so on.

Vanilla is produced in Mexico, Central Americans have extensive cultivation of vanilla. In the sixteenth century, the Spanish conquistadors conquered Central America and introduced vanilla and chocolate to Europe at the same time. The English name for vanilla is vanilla, a word derived from the Spanish word "vanilla," which means "little pod" in Spanish.

Ancient China had a tradition of making food with vanilla, but the spice used was not called "vanilla". And modern food "vanilla ice cream", "vanilla chocolate" in the "vanilla", for "vanilla orchid beans "Vanilla beans are the seeds of the vanilla plant.

Vanilla has always been called "vanilla" in general, and its flowers are fragrant and yellowish-green in color, while the pods of vanilla are the most important part of the plant after flowering and pollination. Before the 16th century, the pods of Vanilla were used in spice drinks, and until now it is still the only orchid utilized in spices, so it is known as the "Queen of Spices".

While seldom savored on its own, Vanilla pods are often the perfect accompaniment to many products. It sweetens the flavor of beverages and desserts, and has even become one of the exclusive recipes of various food manufacturers. And widely known to the world is vanilla ice cream, cola, chocolate, coffee.