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'''The vanilla orchid is native only to Mexico and relies on a rare black Mexican bee to pollinate naturally. In 1841, a French owned 12-year old slave on Île Bourbon (now Réunion Island) discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla orchids. Shortly thereafter vanilla plantations were introduced and became commonplace on the island of Madagascar.''' | '''The vanilla orchid is native only to Mexico and relies on a rare black Mexican bee to pollinate naturally. In 1841, a French owned 12-year old slave on Île Bourbon (now Réunion Island) discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla orchids. Shortly thereafter vanilla plantations were introduced and became commonplace on the island of Madagascar.''' | ||
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Revision as of 19:59, 15 April 2017
The vanilla orchid is native only to Mexico and relies on a rare black Mexican bee to pollinate naturally. In 1841, a French owned 12-year old slave on Île Bourbon (now Réunion Island) discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla orchids. Shortly thereafter vanilla plantations were introduced and became commonplace on the island of Madagascar.
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The type of vanilla grown on Madagascar and in most other locations is Vanilla planifolia, also known as Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. About 97% of the world's real vanilla comes from Madagascar. However, an estimated 95% of all vanilla products contains artificial vanilla. The best quality Bourbon Vanilla, also called Black Vanilla, is produced primarily around Antalaha, Sambava, Vohemar and Andapa in the northwest of Madagascar.
In ancient times, vanilla was said to have aphrodisiac effects and help against fever. Although these properties remain scientifically unverified, it is known that vanilla increases levels of catecholamines, including epinephrine, more commonly known as adrenaline. In an in-vitro test, vanilla was able to block quorom sensing in bacteria. In many bacteria, quorum sensing signals function as a switch for virulence in that microbes only become virulent when these signals indicate that they have the numbers to resist the host immune system response. The essential oils of vanilla and vanillin are often used in aromatherapy.
Documentary on Madagascar's vanilla trade
Madagascar: The Chinese vanilla is a half-hour documentary that gives insight into Madagascar's vanilla production and how the trade is being shaped since recent years by an increase in demand from China.
The original French language version, MADAGASCAR Vanille Chinoise, produced in 2014 by WA Productions in cooperation with Public Sénat, can be viewed at http://t.co/nVIz2rkqDy
Google Newsfeed
- Madagascar's Key Vanilla-Producing Region Hit by Cyclone - Yahoo Finance
- 27-Mar-2024 07:00
- Nativa SPA Madagascar Vanilla Soothing Body Oil Review: My Honest Thoughts - STYLECASTER
- 02-Apr-2024 07:00
- MADAGASCAR: vanilla cultivation in the forest threatens 47% of endemic species - AFRIK 21
- 04-Jan-2024 08:00
- The Food Guy: Vanilla's connection to Waukegan - NBC Chicago
- 21-Dec-2023 08:00
- Shoppers With Crepey Skin & Extreme Dryness Turn to This ‘Delicious & Alluring’ Body Oil ‘When All Else Fails’ - SheKnows
- 07-Apr-2024 07:00
- Global Vanilla Market Size To Worth USD 1.64 Billion By 2033 | CAGR of 4.86% - GlobeNewswire
- 04-Apr-2024 09:01
- U.S. Government Supported Farmers Increase Vanilla Sales by 280 Percent | Press Release | Madagascar | U.S. ... - USAID
- 28-Sep-2023 07:00
- A vanilla voyage launches a couple on a journey into DIY extracts - KCRW
- 08-Dec-2023 08:00
- 4 Hands Brewing Co. Announces 2024 Madagascar Series Release - Brewbound.com
- 06-Feb-2024 08:00
- 15 Vanilla Extract Brands, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table
- 06-Oct-2023 07:00
- 16 Best Vanilla Perfumes of 2024 - Harper's BAZAAR
- 29-Feb-2024 08:00
- Prova scaling its sustainable vanilla supply chain - Food Business News
- 21-Dec-2023 08:00
- The 12 Best Vanilla Perfumes of All Time, Hands Down - Who What Wear
- 15-Mar-2024 07:00
- Strengthening vanilla's supply chain through its farmers - FoodNavigator-USA.com
- 26-Oct-2023 07:00
- Why the world’s best vanilla is so easy to steal - The Hustle
- 15-Aug-2023 07:00
- Madagascar: Sourcing Vanilla Sustainably - L'Oreal
- 16-Oct-2023 19:49
- 15 best vanilla perfumes, according to shopping editors - New York Post
- 16-Feb-2024 08:00
- World's Largest Vanilla Producer Turns to Gold to Boost Reserves - Bloomberg
- 30-Jun-2023 07:00
- The Secret to Smelling ‘Heavenly’ All Day Is This On-Sale Vanilla-Scented Body Lotion That Leaves Skin Super Soft - SheKnows
- 12-Feb-2024 08:00
- The 12 Best Vanilla Perfumes Of All Time, Tested By Beauty Editors - Women's Health
- 09-Aug-2023 07:00
- Cupcakin' brings key lime pie and Madagascar bourbon vanilla treats to Midtown - Atlanta Magazine
- 07-Nov-2023 08:00
- [Video] Virginia Dare celebrates 100 years, discusses vanilla sourcing challenges at IFT FIRST - FoodNavigator-USA.com
- 14-Aug-2023 07:00
- The 14 Best Vanilla Perfumes of 2024 - InStyle
- 16-Feb-2024 08:00
- Nielsen-Massey adds alcohol-free vanilla to product line - New Hope Network
- 09-Sep-2023 01:50
- Vanilla Market on the Rise, Anticipated to Hit USD 3,151.76 - GlobeNewswire
- 26-Jun-2023 07:00
- "Vanilla is a highly profitable crop with cured beans, worth $250 to $600 a kilogram" - hortidaily.com
- 25-Aug-2023 07:00
- How Did Madagascar Become the World's Biggest Producer of Vanilla? - Atlas Obscura
- 10-Dec-2020 08:00
- Crisis in Madagascar over hundreds of tonnes of unsold vanilla - Le Monde
- 20-Apr-2023 07:00
- Five things to know about Madagascar - Africanews English
- 13-Nov-2023 08:00
- Vanilla Perfume: The Fragrance Trend Everyone Is Loving Right Now - NewBeauty Magazine
- 07-Sep-2023 07:00
- Ina Garten Demonstrates How to Make Vanilla Extract - PureWow
- 29-Oct-2023 07:00
- Madagascar lifts minimum export price on vanilla - Mintec
- 31-May-2023 12:38
Further information
- Madagascar Vanilla photos
- Vanilla Cocktail Recipes
- http://www.kafrin.com
- Madagascar vanilla exporters in the SAVA region
- http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/events/2011/gi-africa-2011/pdf/andreas_en.pdf
- https://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/madagascars-chinese-vanilla-160152149--finance.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PoIgYMxnCQ
