What do Vanilla and Corn have in common?
Vanilla flavoring comes from the pod of an orchid, Vanilla planifolia. Though the pods are called vanilla beans, they're more closely related to corn than green beans.
Vanilla beans are the only edible fruit of the orchid family, the largest family of flowering plants in the world. There are over 150 varieties of vanilla plants. Just like grapes that make wine, no two vanilla beans are the same in flavor, aroma, or color.
Vanilla is still the most favorite ice cream flavor in the US.
Trivia courtesy Yates
Vanilla beans are the only edible fruit of the orchid family, the largest family of flowering plants in the world. There are over 150 varieties of vanilla plants. Just like grapes that make wine, no two vanilla beans are the same in flavor, aroma, or color.
Vanilla is still the most favorite ice cream flavor in the US.
Trivia courtesy Yates