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Key points: Many baking recipes call for vanilla essence. This easy-to-come-by artificial essence is an affordable way to add a rich and sweet vanilla flavor to your baked goods instead of breaking the bank by using authentic vanilla beans. The artificial essence resembles the flavor of much more expensive vanilla beans, which are always preferable, …

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Key points:  Not only is vanilla one of the most expensive spices globally, but it is also one of the most popular, with up to 2300 tons produced annually. Harvested as a seedpod from the intricate vanilla orchid plant, its sweet aroma, and flavor has made it a prevalent ingredient in everything from confectionery, cocktails, …

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