Natural Vanilla Powder 6g

Vanilla comes from the fruits of a species of orchid that is subject to a special treatment which gives it its black color and characteristic aroma.

Vanilla comes from the fruits of a species of orchid that is subject to a special treatment which gives it its black color and characteristic aroma.

It belongs to the "holy four" of widely used tropical fruits along with sugar, coffee and chocolate, while at the same time it ranks among the most expensive spices in the world along with saffron and cardamom. Discovering its effects on us and the benefits it offers to our health and mood, it is no wonder why humanity has, for centuries now, surrendered to its charm. Its name comes from the Spanish word "vainilla", which means "little bean". It comes from the seeds of the vanilla plant, a variety of the orchid family. .The one most widely used commercially is vanilla planifolia, which contains larger amounts of essential oil. This particular climbing orchid is, like the others of its kind, a perennial plant, in which the fruit develops about 5 years after flowering. The vanilla "beans", just before they ripen (then they acquire their black color), release vanillin, which is also the main compound of vanilla.

A number of physical and psychological benefits have been attributed to vanilla for centuries. In aromatherapy, vanilla is considered to improve the mood and is preferred when one wants to boost energy. As we all know empirically, vanilla is also one of the most relaxing and pleasant smells, something that has been proven by American research done fifteen years ago.

Also, vanilla is rich in B vitamins (niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine) and magnesium, which improve mental clarity and memory. Finally, the increased content of vanilla in manganese and copper contributes to the development and maintenance of bone health and muscles, as well as strengthens the body's antioxidant defenses.

Way of use: In confectionery, in fruit juices, sauces, etc.