Vanilla is the fruit of the orchid plant, which grows in the form of a long, dark, shiny brown bean pod. Vanilla orchids are grown in tropical climates, including Madagascar, Mexico, Tahiti, Réunion, Mauritius, Comoro, Indonesia, Uganda, and Togo. Three quarters of the world’s supply comes from Madagascar. Vanilla is enjoyed throughout the world. The beans are used to add flavor to sauces, frostings, syrups, ice creams, beverages, and a variety of desserts.

From Madagascar.

Vanilla can be used to add natural flavor to sauces, frostings, syrups, ice creams, beverages, and desserts.

The four main commercial preparations of natural vanilla are:

• Whole pods
• Powder (ground pods, kept pure, or blended with sugar, starch, or other ingredients)
• Extract (in alcoholic or occasionally glycerol solutions. Both pure and imitation forms of vanilla extract contain at least 35% alcohol)
• Vanilla sugar (a packaged mix of sugar and vanilla extract)

Yes, they are 100% natural.