Vanilla

usgb/vəˈnɪlə/
noun

A type of plant with sweet seeds. It is used to give a special taste to things like ice cream or cake.

I love the sweet aroma of vanilla in desserts.
Visual representation of "vanilla" - A type of plant with sweet seeds. It is used to give a special taste to things like ice cream or cake.

Often appears as...

  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla flavor
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Culinary Scent

Used to describe a delicate and sweet fragrance often associated with food.

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Cookies baking in the oven filled the room with a vanilla scent.
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Culinary Usage

Often paired with sweet dishes but also adds depth to savory ones.

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The chef used vanilla to enhance the flavor of the lobster sauce.
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Derived Products

Vanilla comes in various forms such as beans, paste, and extract for cooking.

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She added a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
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