Vanilla is harvested in beautiful locations across the globe, from Madagascar to Indonesia to Mexico and Peru, vanilla orchids are grown to create the most popular ice cream flavor on the planet.
There are three major types of Vanilla; planifolia, tahitensis, and pompona. Each of these grows in different regions of the world and possesses a unique flavor profile.
Second only to saffron as the most valuable spice in the world, vanilla is used as an aroma compound in food and beverages, cosmetics, perfume and aromatherapy.