Vanilla is a species of climbing plant that produces one of the most aromatic and expensive spices in the world. It only grows naturally in Central and South America as it requires specific species of bees and hummingbirds for pollination. It was only the discovery of the possibility of manual pollination that began its widespread cultivation in the tropical zone of Africa and Asia. Our extract comes from crops in Uganda, where women called "swatkas" manually pollinate vanilla flowers at the right time. It is a unique product, much like a Cuban cigar in the hand of a connoisseur.
Vanilla extracts contain numerous volatile compounds, such as vanillin and coumarin, as well as esters and vanillic acid, which give them their distinctive aroma. In addition to their undeniable aromatic properties, vanilla extracts also have antioxidant properties that protect against free radicals. Furthermore, the active ingredients in vanilla extracts, vanillin and vanillic acid, are being investigated for their potential analgesic, antidepressant, and neuroprotective effects.
We offer water, glycerin-water, and glycol-water extracts.
Raw material: fruit
INCI: Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Function: conditioning, smoothing, protective
Bibliography:
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See also
Marigold extract
Marigold is a popular garden plant that delights our eyes in gardens and flowerbeds. The peculiarity of this plant is that its orange-colored flowers are the only ones with medicinal properties.
Fig extract
Fig, the fruit of the common fig tree, has been cultivated since the 3rd millennium BCE and was present in the symbolism of all cultures that knew this tree.
Guava extract
Guava is a little-known tropical plant with pear-shaped fruits. It originates from Central America and the Caribbean, but is now grown throughout the tropical and subtropical regions.
