Vanilla Absolute (Dark)

Vanilla Absolute Botanical Name: Vanilla Planifolia Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction Type of Oil: Absolute Plant part used: Pods Product Colour: Dark Brown, Thick Liquid Product Odour: Sweet, Creamy, Warm, Balsamic and Slightly Woody. Country of origin: India Blends well with: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Frankincense, Ylang-ylang Shelf life: 2 years   DESCRIPTION Description of Vanilla Absolute Vanilla Absolute is extracted from the Vanilla Pods of Vanilla Planifolia, through Solvent extraction method. It is done so because a solvent is needed to release the aromatic compounds of vanilla pods, hence true vanilla absolute can only be obtained by Solvent Extraction. Vanilla Planifolia is a species of Vanilla Orchid and belongs to the Orchidaceae family. Also known as Flat-leaved Vanilla, it is native to Mexico. Vanilla was considered a delicacy such as Chocolate, and was used for flavouring beverages. Before that, it was used as a fragran