Vanilla Varieties (Was RE:Upcoming Buys - Sneak Preview - January '05)

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Hi Rita,

 

Here is a brief explanation of the difference between Tahitian Vanilla

(Vanilla tahitensis) and Bourbon Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)

 

Tahitian vanilla: Tahitian vanilla is Vanilla tahitensis. It's

appearance and flavor is considerably different than Bourbon vanilla.

Tahitian vanilla is sweet and fruity and contains less natural vanillin.

It is intensely aromatic, having a floral fragrance and the bean is

fatter and moister than Bourbon vanilla.

 

Bourbon vanilla: Bourbon vanilla is Vanilla planifolia. It originated in

Mexico (vanilla's birthplace). Bourbon vanilla cuttings were taken in

the 19th century by the French to large plantations in Reunion, which

was then known as the Ile de Bourbon, which explains the origins of it's

name. Bourbon vanilla is the familiar vanilla that we have come to think

of in foods like vanilla ice cream and pudding, etc ...

 

Yummy stuff

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

 

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

 

Rita Bohn [ritabohn2001]

 

 

Hi Chris

Being a novice at much of this what is Bourbon and the Tahitian Vanilla?

Sounds good

 

Rita