What's the smell of vanilla?

The smell of vanilla pods is very strong, and there is also a smell of plums. Generally, a small amount can be used as a flavoring agent to set off the aroma of milk, making people feel that milk is mellow. At this time, there will be a special aroma, some like butter biscuits.

"Vanilla" is a general term for many aromatic plants, such as thyme, rosemary and celery. Generally speaking, vanilla added to vanilla ice cream means vanilla.

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Vanilla, whose real name is Vanilla or Vanilla, is an orchid plant originating in Mexico. Its pods contain a substance called vanillin or vanillin. In fact, the freshly harvested pods have no obvious fragrance, because vanillin is firmly tied to a molecule called glycoside.

After blanching in hot water and pickling for several months, under the action of biological enzymes and time, vanillin was finally released, giving off a charming milk fragrance. Vanilla contains many aromatic substances, but vanillin is the most important.

The Aztecs (Mexican Indians) knew for a long time that vanilla was used to make drinks, and later Spanish colonists brought it back to Europe. This exotic spice quickly became popular and was loved by the royal family and nobles.

Later, vanilla was widely planted in tropical areas, especially in the Indian Ocean, and Madagascar became its most important planting place.

At present, the most widely planted vanilla variety in the world is called "Malagasy Bobang Vanilla", which has high vanillin content and good quality.