| Botanical Name | Vanilla planifolia Andr |
| Common Name | Vanille, Vaniglia, Vainilla |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | 1.490 @ 20 C |
| Optical Rotation | Not Applicable |
| Refrective Index | 1.385 @ 20 C |
| PlantPart | Fruit |
| Bland With | Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Sandalwood, and Vetiver |
| CAS No | Not Applicable |
| Flash Point | Not Applicable |
| Extraction Method | alcohol extraction of chopped beans |
Pure vanilla extract is produced by extraction from vanilla beans in an alcoholic solution. It is a solution containing the flavor compound vanillin. The extract derived is a dark brown liquid with a characteristic odor and taste of Vanilla.
After civil wars and reduced availability, the price of vanilla essential oil has risen to the point of most absolutes. Nonetheless, the true oil is recognized as being well worth the price.
Color : dark brown liquid with a characteristic odor,
Aroma : Vanilla is one of the most well known scents. The oil has a rich, sweet, vanilla odor.
Vanillin content min. 1% Ethanol content 17,5 - 19%
Vanilla is used in different forms for various purposes. Perfumes especially oriental ones are made using vanilla extracts. Several cosmetics like lotions, gels are also made by vanilla. The most common use of vanilla extracts can be as the food flavoring. It is added to sweet dishes, juices, desserts and so on. Vanilla has medicinal effects as well as it can improve digestion and appetite.
