How to cook vanilla

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Vanilla

A spice usually sold in liquid form, vanilla is extracted from the dried seed pods (beans) of a tropical plant belonging to the orchid family. It has a sweet, rich scent and flavor.

Added to cookies, cakes, and other baked goods, vanilla is a widely used flavoring for ice cream, desserts, and coffees. Check the label to make sure you are getting real vanilla extract. Real vanilla extract, which has far more flavor than synthetic vanilla flavorings, is also much more expensive.

Vanilla brought back from tropical areas may contain coumarin, a harmful substance that can cause kidney and liver damage.

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