Orchid Plantations, Reunion Island (photo)

Orchid plantations, Vanilla pods are a lianosa climbing plant stems. The pods are full of seeds. Belongs to the family of Orchids. Need tropical and humid climates to grow. To get the vanilla, must take these pods when they are still green and left to ferment, then exposed to the sun for two days and then saved in a trunks seven months in a well ventilated area . In this way they get that flavour, the aroma and brown. It is native to Mexico. The Aztecs already used to sweeten the chocolate. After the discovery of America, was brought to Spain by the colonizers , as well as chocolate. The Spanish bakers began using vanilla to flavour cakes, ice cream, candy, cream or custard. The world's main producers of vanilla are : Madagascar, the Comoros and Reunion. Followed by Mexico, Indonesia, Polynesia and the West Indies. Classes vanilla: 100 species of orchids of the genus Vanilla. Vanilla Pompona or vanillon : West Indian origin . Vanilla planifolia Fragans or : Origin Mexico and Indonesia. Vanilla Bourbon : origin Reunion Island , formerly called Bourbon. Also in Madagascar and Comores. Es best of all , in all aspects . Vanilla Tahitensis : Tahiti origin . It has a peculiar flavor of anise and pepper. It is also highly appreciated. Photographed in 2013