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Legumes
Vanilla Bean Pod
Vanilla bean pod is the cured fruit of the vanilla orchid, used primarily as a flavoring in sweet and savory dishes. It provides aroma compounds rather than substantial calories or macronutrients in typical culinary amounts.
Beneficial properties
aromatic flavoring
contains antioxidant compounds
very low calorie in small amounts
adds flavor without added sugar
Nutritional highlights
Vanilla bean contains small amounts of manganese and trace amounts of B vitamins and polyphenolic compounds, but it is usually consumed in quantities too small to contribute significant nutrition.