• Blyfh@lemmy.world
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        2 years 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?

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          2 years ago

          Nope, vanilla beans are a thing.

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

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            2 years 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.

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              2 years 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