Mature vanilla pods on sale in Analakely Market, Antananarivo, Madagascar.

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Vanilla is the world's second most-expensive spice (after saffron), and Madagascar is famed for producing the best-tasting vanilla, known as Bourbon vanilla. Although it is commonly used in desserts and cakes, in the restaurants of Antananarivo it can also be found in savory dishes and in a plethora of other products, such as soap, shampoo and perfume.

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Size: 5500px × 3653px
Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Photo credit: © Ron Emmons / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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