The Sweet Flavor of Vanilla

Posted: Dec 15, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Vanilla comes from the pods of a climbing plant stem. These seed filled pods belong to the family of Orchids and need humid climates to grow. To get the vanilla, the pods are picked when they are still green and allowed to ferment, then exposed to the sun for 2 days and later stored in trunks for about 7 months, in a well ventilated area. This way they get that flavor and brown color you are familiar with.

Vanilla was used by the Aztecs to provide flavor to chocolate. The Spanish brought it to America, along with chocolate and so the Spanish pastry chefs began to use it in ice cream, candy, cream and custard for its great power in flavoring foods. Currently, the main producers are Madagascar, followed by Mexico, Indonesia, Polynesia and the Caribbean.

Vanilla has numerous beneficial properties for the body beyond its culinary and aromatic qualities. One of the best known properties of the vanilla bean is its ability to prevent cancer. The vanillin is the active ingredient of vanilla, and has shown numerous anti-cancer properties. In addition to preventing cell mutation that causes cancer, it slows their growth.
Furthermore, the vanilla helps prevent the onset of Alzheimer in the brain. The cells of our upper body absorb the antioxidant properties of vanilla, which protect cells by preventing the development of the disease. The vanilla has been used in the past to treat a wide variety of conditions, including stomach injury and insomnia.

The essential oil of vanilla has properties to treat anxiety and depression. Many people have found relief with its digestive properties, soothing ability, aphrodisiac,antidepressant and antipyretic (reduces fever), and in some cases, vanilla is recommended in the treatment of impotence and problems of reduced libido.

It is very important to know that for the vanilla to keep all its medicinal and aromatic properties, it must be preserved from excessive cold and heat and be stored in an airtight bottle. Natural vanilla has a long duration and can be used more than once. The market also sells artificial or synthetic vanilla, which is packaged in a white powder or in glass jars. There is also vanilla sugar that is very soft and lightly scented.

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