Child's discovery made vanilla global
The article explains that vanilla is considered the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron. Its production process requires significant human effort, as its cultivation and pollination are done manually due to reliance on a stingless bee of Mexican origin. The technique of hand pollination was developed by Edmund Albius, a child who was enslaved in Réunion, transforming the global vanilla industry and making the island its largest producer for 30 years. It is also noted that the price of a kilogram ranges between $100 and $600. Historically, vanilla was used in ancient civilizations for rituals, medicine, and to scent temples before spreading to Europe, where it became an essential ingredient in desserts and perfumes.
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