Vanilla essence is mostly used to add better aroma and taste in ice creams, custards, and sweets. People usually prefer the taste of vanilla in their deserts. One of the striking features of this essence is that it also carries various health benefits. Various food experts place vanilla essence in the category of spice. The beans of this spice grow on the branches of vine trees. They are plucked from these branches and dried, which is followed by fermentation. After getting fermented, they start releasing the extracts, which are made into essence by using water. You can also add sugar to make it into vanilla powder. It is also available in the market with and without sugar. One of the facts regarding this spice is that it is one of the most expensive crops after saffron. Let us take a look at some of the health benefits of vanilla essence.
Digestion: It has the property of keeping digestion issues at bay. Its herbal tea helps in providing relief from digestive problems. It can also cure an upset stomach — for this, drink boiled water mixed with vanilla beans. It is also believed that the consumption of vanilla essence is effective in preventing the tendency to nausea. The aroma can be one of the factors for this cause.
Skin: It is also beneficial for the skin. It is used as an ingredient for skin care products such as body lotions, lip balms, body butter and fragrance creams. It also has properties of making the hair silky, shiny and smooth. One of the major advantages of vanilla essence is that it is often used in products which are used for increasing the length of the hair. It also helps in reducing acne on the face. You need to mix it with water and apply it to the face.
Mental Health: According to food expert and nutrition consultant Neelanjana Singh, in some countries, vanilla is considered the nectar of the gods. Various researchers have reportedly observed that it helps in reducing depression and worries in humans. It is also believed that its wonderful aroma creates a positive environment.
