
Answer: Vanilla is a flavoring agent extracted from orchids of the genus Vanilla, but mainly from the species V. planifolia native to Mexico. The word vanilla comes from the Spanish word vaina, which simply means "little bean".

Answer: Vanilla is a flavoring agent extracted from orchids of the genus Vanilla, but mainly from the species V. planifolia native to Mexico. The word vanilla comes from the Spanish word vaina, which simply means "little bean".