International Spice
Vanilla
An aromatic flavouring from cured vanilla pods, used in drinks, desserts and baking.
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Names & identity
Names can vary by language, market and region. Only reviewed names are displayed here.
| Nigerian/common name | Vanilla |
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What is Vanilla?
Vanilla is included in the wider flavour Index as an international culinary aromatic. Extracts, pastes, powders and whole pods are different products.
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