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Botanical Name: Vanilla Planifolia
Plant Part: Fruit
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction
Origin: India
Description: Vanilla is a perennial herbaceous climbing vine that can grow up to 25 meters (82 feet) high and that is native to Central America and Mexico. In cultivation the deep trumpet-shaped flowers of the vanilla must be hand-pollinated; while in Mexico the native humming bird do the work. The green capsules or fruit are picked, cured, and the immature vanilla pod or bean is fermented and dried to turn it into a fragrant brown vanilla bean. Our variety is a ten-fold bourbon; this refers to the concentration of the Oleoresin.
Colour: Dark brown mobile liquid.
Common Uses: Vanilla Oleoresin is considered a premiere sensual aphrodisiac and one of the most popular flavours/aromas. It is comforting and relaxing and is also an ingredient in Oriental type perfumes.
Consistency: Medium
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
Aromatic Scent: Vanilla is one of the most well known scents. The oil has a rich, sweet, vanilla odour.
History: After civil wars and reduced availability, the price of vanilla essential oil has risen to the point of most absolutes. Nonetheless, the true oil is recognized as being well worth the price.
Cautions: No known toxicity. Avoid high concentration in pregnancy. This product contains vanillin that will change the color in soaps and body care products. Not suitable for candle use. Vanilla 10 Fold is soluble in ethanol only. It is immiscible in water and oil. Avoid very high concentrations in skin care. It is recommended that this oil be stored in dark amber, blue or green glass bottles since it has been found to dissolve aluminum bottles.
Solubility: This product is not completely soluble in water or alcohol. It is partially soluble in water leaving a slight sediment and it is partially soluble in ethanol (grain alcohol) leaving a heavier sediment.
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