Vanilla Powder
Product Analysis
Vanilla powder is a very useful product in the food and pharmaceutical industries, which is offered by Gostaresh Tejarat Sadr Pazh Company in 20 kg cartons. This product is made from the best brands of vanilla in China and is available for manufacturers and food industry owners.
What is Vanilla?
Vanilla, scientifically known as Planifolia, more commonly known as vanilla in most societies ,is actually a plant fruit from the family of humid orchids of American continent ,which has creeping bases and ivy plants and roots in the soil. The height of these ivy sometimes is even up to ten meters and more. Its seeds are present in stem-like pods that must be fermented to extract their pleasant aroma.
Pure vanilla is very bitter and if you use more ,it will make the cake and sweets bitter. So vanilla powder is mixed with sugar to reduce the bitterness of vanilla.
For the first time vanilla (this aromatic plant, which in many cases is considered a spice) was discovered and used by the Arteks in the mid-16th century. This product were used in beverages and foods, until that entered the chocolate industry as a profitable flavoring.
Scope of use of this product was so wide ,that in short time all countries in Europe became acquainted with vanilla and uses it in their drinks, food, cakes and pastries.
In Iran, vanilla is usually imported in the form of white powder and almost expensive, but in factories, this powder in the form of vanillin (based on the smell and taste of the original vanilla) is available at low prices to consumers in large quantities.
Vanillin has only one of 36 different vanilla scents and there aren’t any other natural properties of vanilla in vanillin powder.It should be noted that vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron.Vanilla is currently the primary base and flavoring of ice cream, so we can say that the base flavoring of all ice cream is a significant amount of vanilla.
Use of vanilla, like saffron, has a permissible limit for use, and excessive consumption of this substance can cause food poisoning. In some cases, it has been reported that consuming more than the standard amount of vanilla causes hypnosis and complete numbness, and its effect on nerves and blood pressure is quite similar to caffeine overdose.
In general, the normal limit of vanilla consumption is not set for general prescription, but according to the packaging and processing of each product, amount of its use, is also different and it is better to pay attention to the allowable limit of using this product before consumption. In many cases, vanilla beans with alcohol and water are mixed and then extracted.( you should know that in some cases vanilla extract contain some alcohol (35%).
Properties of vanilla
First of all, we need to know how many vitamins and minerals there are in vanilla. According to each of them, the properties and benefits of vanilla are mentioned below. Vanilla contains significant amounts of carbohydrates, sugar, protein, calcium, vitamin C, iron and magnesium, so we can point to the basic antibacterial properties of this product .Researches have shown that vanilla oil has antibacterial properties and you can control the body’s bacteria by consuming drinks that containing vanilla.
Anti-depressant
Vanilla, like saffron, has anti depressant and joyful properties due to its sweet aroma. Vanilla is a soothing spice and a very useful medicine for relieving anxiety and worry .So because of that, ice cream is highly recommended to create a feeling of happiness and vitality.
Prevention of tooth decay
Vanilla extract can greatly help oral health and prevent tooth decay with its antibacterial properties. Vanilla can be one of the most effective drugs for the mouth and teeth due to its antiseptic and analgesic properties. Strengthens the digestive system and strengthens stomach function
Vanilla extract is very useful for improving the function of the digestive system. So vanilla is used in most desserts as a flavoring. In addition vanilla tea is an excellent analgesics for the stomach.
Wound healing
This amazing property of vanilla is due to the presence of many nutrients in the extract of this plant . From ancient times people believe that vanilla extract is very suitable for soothing inflamed areas, wounds and burns and an alternative treatment for wound healing .
Other properties of vanilla and its products :
-Acne treatment
– Reduce fever
– Treatment of respiratory problems
– Increase heart health
– Treatment of nausea
– Treatment of chronic cough
– Repair with skin problems
– Increase hair growth
– Treatment of diabetes
– Treatment of anxiety
– Anti-aging properties
How to use vanilla
As a good conclusion to the article, we can discuss how to use vanilla. The best way to consume vanilla is in powder form and its amount between 25.0 to about 2 grams.
The best way to use vanilla is to use its thin stem. by making an incision on the stem with a sharp knife and opening the pod, then use of the back of the knife to extract the brown vanilla and use. The best way to use vanilla for home and non-mass production is to prepare fresh vanilla without preservatives.
For use in mass production such as cake and confectionery factories, ice cream, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic, the best option for preparing vanilla is to use ready-made powders in packages containing large quantities, such as packages of 20 to 50 kg.
