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Where Does Natural Vanilla Actually Come From?
A riddle from Fawazeer's Food pack — one of 2,500+ Arabic riddles across 11 themed packs. Guess, then reveal the answer below.
From what type of plant is natural vanilla extracted?
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What plant does natural vanilla come from?
Natural vanilla comes from a climbing orchid, the species Vanilla planifolia. Its flower blooms for only one day and is often hand-pollinated.
What is the answer to this vanilla quiz?
The answer is the climbing orchid. Vanilla is the only orchid grown for food, which is why real vanilla is so expensive.
Why is real vanilla so expensive?
The orchid flower opens for just one day and, outside Mexico, must be pollinated by hand, making natural vanilla one of the costliest spices in the world.