Vanilla The Totonac people, who inhabit the East Coast of Mexico in the present-day state of Veracruz, were the first to cultivate vanilla.
According to Totonac mythology, the tropical orchid was born when Princess Xanat, forbidden by her father from marrying a mortal, fled to the forest with her lover.
The lovers were captured and beheaded.
Where their blood touched the ground, the vine of the tropical orchid grew.
Grading
In general, vanilla fruit grade is based on the length, appearance (color, sheen, presence of any splits, presence of blemishes), and moisture content of the fruit.
Whole, dark, plump and oily pods that are visually attractive, with no blemishes, and that have a higher moisture content are graded most highly.
Such pods are particularly prized by chefs for their appearance and can be featured in gourmet dishes
H/t Ellim Sluouf #Vanilla
Originally shared by Armando Lioss
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