• Blyfh
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    1 year ago

    Am I stupid or is the vanilla flavor extracted from the bark of the tree, not some beans? Do vanilla plants even have beans?

    • @[email protected]
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      21 year ago

      Nope, vanilla beans are a thing.

      Maybe you’re thinking of cinnamon, that comes from the bark

      • Blyfh
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        11 year ago

        Right, I was thinking of cinnamon. But when I picture vanilla extract, I see this small dry and black stick that doesn’t even resemble a bean.

        • @[email protected]
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          21 year ago

          Yeah they are weird beans, more like a pod I guess. But I think the ones you see used for food have been dried. I’m actually not sure what a fresh one looks like