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Vanilla thrives as the fruit of a sophisticated orchid and is one of the most expensive spices in the world. Even the Aztecs respectfully called the valuable content of the pods 'nectar of the gods'. Read here which properties are hidden in the magical capsule fruit.
Vanilla is not only delicious but also healthy
Sweet seduction from the kitchen
Without vanilla, a variety of sweet and savory, cold and hot dishes would end up on the plate with boring tastes. More than 250 organic components unfold in real vanilla, which in a natural combination pamper our palate. The most important component is vanillin, which makes up around 4 percent of each pod. These properties come into play during the preparation:
- Pastries, ice cream and pudding get an inimitable aroma with vanilla
- Vanilla lends more mildness to hot and sour dishes
- In bland foods, a few drops of vanilla extract enhance the inherent taste
It is not only the seeds within the pod that develop their special properties. The shells of the capsule fruits themselves also boast a delicious aroma.
Medicinally valuable attributes - Vanilla lifts the mood
The pharmaceutical industry and cosmetics manufacturers have long since discovered the special properties of vanilla. Real vanilla has a reputation for having a positive influence on the human psyche as a fragrance. Stress is relieved, anxiety subsides and mood lifts when inhaling the scent of vanilla. Vanilla is therefore just as widely used in aromatherapy as it is in the manufacture of perfumes, soaps and other personal care products.
Vanilla calms the stomach
Anyone whose stomach is hit by the stress and time pressure of everyday life will benefit from the veritable properties of vanilla. A few drops of vanilla extract in tea, water or juice will soothe an upset stomach in no time. Or you can follow the example of the famous ruler of the Aztecs, Montezuma II. The king swore by cocoa flavored with vanilla and drank up to 50 cups of the hot beverage every day.
tips
Has the magical vanilla cast a spell on you? Then grow the unique orchid with its seductive pods yourself. Cultivation in a tropically warm, bright greenhouse with a humidity of 70 to 80 percent offers the best prospects for a rich harvest. Cultivated as a houseplant, the vanilla planifolia rarely puts on the longed-for flower dress.