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Vanilla Bean: One Spice with Uses in Different Industries

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  Vanilla beans are the second most expensive spices in the world ha vingmultiple uses. It is commonly used as flavoring agent in baked dishes, ice-creams and chocolates. This is the main reason that vanilla has extensive uses in the food industry. Different kinds of vanilla beans have different flavors. Based on the desired flavor profile, chefs use the specific type of beans. For instance, Madagascar and Tahitian beans are the preferred choice for preparing cakes and puddings due to their strong flavor and fruity aroma. Besides cakes and puddings, Vanilla beans make a common addition in dairy products like ice-creams for getting the required flavor. You will often find different categories of vanilla ice-cream in the marketplace. The category or type of vanilla used in the ice-cream defines its labelling. For instance, there are three categories: Type 1 category is natural vanilla extract and such ice-creams are commonly labelled as “vanilla ice-cream”. Type 2 category is