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South America's Vanilla Tapestry: A Continent of Diverse Species and Flavors

South America's Vanilla Tapestry: A Continent of Diverse Species and Flavors

Explore South America's remarkable vanilla diversityβ€”from Peru's giant V. pompona to Ecuador and Colombia's V. tahitensis, Brazil's V. planifolia and rare V. bahiana, to French Guiana's V. planifolia. Rich soils and diverse climates create vanilla flavors as varied as the continent's cultures.
V. tahitensis vs V. planifolia: Understanding Vanilla Bean Species Differences

V. tahitensis vs V. planifolia: Understanding Vanilla Bean Species Differences

Explore the key differences between V. planifolia and V. tahitensis vanilla species, including flavor profiles, growing conditions, and best culinary applications for each type.