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Why are vanilla pods called broken shells?
Because vanilla pods are expensive, they are also valuable spices and have a wide range of applications. A high-quality vanilla pod (weighing about 2 grams) needs expensive price, so it is called "losing everything to produce grass".

Vanilla pod has a unique fragrance, which makes people feel immersed in the flowers and reminds them of the tropical rain forest where it is located. The yield of vanilla pods is low and the price is high. A vanilla pod can buy 10 lovely fragrant ice cream, 5 cups of vanilla lattes, 1 Cordyceps sinensis. But this is just the price of ordinary vanilla pods. If it is the top Madagascar vanilla pod, the price will double again.

Use of vanilla pods:

It is often used as a condiment in western desserts. After soaking the pod in alcohol, the vanilla extract of the plant itself can be extracted. Mainly used for bathing or body fragrance. Suitable for skin care products.

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