aromatic – MajorSpice

Vanilla

kofit36 — Thu, 15 May 2025 08:28:00 +0000

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia and other species) is a flavoring from the cured pods of tropical climbing orchids native to Mexico and South America.¹ The Aztecs used it to flavor chocolate.² The beans develop their characteristic aroma during a months-long curing process, often revealing vanillin crystals. Vanilla extract is made by soaking the beans in alcohol.³ Imitation vanilla uses synthetic vanillin.⁴ It’s a popular flavor in sweets, drinks, and perfumes

Rosemary

kofit36 — Wed, 14 May 2025 21:42:53 +0000

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant evergreen herb in the mint family, native to the Mediterranean. Its pungent, slightly bitter leaves are used fresh or dried to flavor meats, vegetables, soups, and drinks. Historically, it symbolized memory and purification and was used medicinally as a digestive aid and stimulant. Its oil is used in perfumes, soaps, and cooking. It thrives in well-drained soil and is easily grown from cuttings

Lavender

kofit36 — Wed, 14 May 2025 21:26:46 +0000

Lavender (Lavandula) is a genus of fragrant evergreen shrubs native to the Mediterranean, belonging to the mint family. Widely cultivated for its aromatic leaves and beautiful purple flowers, lavender is primarily used for its essential oil, prized in perfumes and cosmetics. The dried flowers are also used in sachets. Historically, Romans used it in baths, and today it sometimes flavors food and drinks and has herbal medicine applications. Popular species include English, French, and woolly lavender. Its fragrance comes from oil glands on its flowers, leaves, and stems. Propagation is usually through cuttings.