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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Vanilla

Also known as: vanilla bean

The comforting aroma — softens and rounds sweet dishes; sattvic in effect, calming rather than stimulating.

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Vanilla — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Vanilla — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Smooth, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Sharad · Morning, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The comforting aroma — softens and rounds sweet dishes; sattvic in effect, calming rather than stimulating.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Split and scrape the bean into warm (not boiling) milk or cream; alcohol-based extract added off the heat.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical; guna analysis.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • warm milk and kheers
  • baked fruit and porridges
  • real bean or extract over synthetic vanillin

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Vanilla

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 tsp extract (2g):

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