What are vanilla beans?

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What are vanilla beans? Vanilla beans are one of
worlds most expensive spices derive from
Orchids . They also known as The Queen of
spices as its a great enhancer of other
flavours. The word vanilla, derived from
vainilla, the diminutive of the Spanish word
vaina is translated simply as little pod.
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• There are two major types of Vanilla beans
  varieties can find globally, all of which derive
  from a species originally found in Mexico.
• Planifolia ( Bourbon Variety ) grown in
  Madagascar, Réunion, and other tropical areas
  along the Indian Ocean
• Planifolia or bourbon vanilla beans generally
  have long and thin appearance with rich flavour
  of aroma. In addition, these beans have a very
  strong vanilla note comparing to Tahitians
• Tahitian Variety grown in the South Pacific
• Tahitian vanilla beans are different from
  planifolia / bourbon vanilla beans from their
  shape. They are usually thick and short. Tahiti
  beans are unique with its sweet and floral
  flavour and therefore, very popular among gourmet
  pastry chefs

At Neugini Naturals shop, we store the highest
quality Bourbon and Tahitian vanilla beans in
Australia. Our aim is to supply the premium
vanilla beans in Australia and around the world
that have sourced from best soils in the world of
vanilla. To explore more visit
www.neugininaturals.co.uk