The ground form and essence of the vanilla pod can also be used. It has been observed that it has positive effects on the stomach, nervous system and digestive system. It is one of the indispensable spices of the perfume industry due to the beauty of its scent. In the food industry, it is mostly used in desserts and ice creams. Vanilla is a plant that is native to Mexico and belongs to the orchid family. The aroma of the green vanilla plant before ripening is not very sharp. It is collected while green, boiled, then dried and turns into long black sticks as we know them. It takes approximately 9 months to be ready for use. Vanilla is a spice used in many areas from cosmetics to cuisine. In addition to giving a pleasant scent to meals and desserts, the antacidizing properties of vanilla are also used to make vegetables and fruits with high acidity more stomach-friendly. In addition, vanilla, which is a healthy sweetener, is also preferred to naturally sweeten sour-tasting foods. Stick vanilla is the most natural form of vanilla where you can get the real vanilla flavor. So how to use this vanilla stick that looks like a goat's horn? First of all, when making milk desserts, you can throw whole vanilla sticks into boiling milk. If you want to get a more intense vanilla flavor, you can use vanilla seeds obtained from vanilla sticks. Cut the vanilla pod from end to end with the tip of a knife on a cutting board. Then, scrape out the grains inside the vanilla pod with the edge of the knife. If you are making a milk dessert, you can use the vanilla seeds you have obtained by adding them directly or mixing them into the cake dough.
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