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Pure vanilla extract comes from the mexican species flat-leaved vanilla, I think.
According to the Joy of Baking "...imitation vanilla extracts are made with synthetic vanilla (from glycoside found in the sapwood of certain conifers or from coal extracts)"
In the year 2002.Actually vanilla coke first came out in the 1920's when there were soda fountains. They would mix cola with a real vanilla flavoring.
Vanilla is derived from orchids (making it the only fruit bearing member of the orchid family) of the genus Vanilla which was originally native to Mexico. Vanilla planifola, Vanilla tahensis, and Vanilla pompona are the three major variants and are grown around the world in Madagascar, Reunion, etc (Bourbon Islands), Tahiti & other South Pacific Islands, and Central/South America, respectively. Madagascar (Bourbon) vanilla beans are most commonly used for the vanilla extract you see at the grocers
Vanilla wafers are a favorite snack among many kids and adults. They can be eaten by themselves or as part of a recipe. They were first invented by David Jung.