• 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