How Latinos Gave the World Its Favorite Flavor: Vanilla

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Vanilla history, Latino origins, and indigenous contributions! 🌱 

Discover how Latinos changed the world with vanilla — from Mesoamerica to global desserts. 🇲🇽✨

🌍 From Indigenous Roots to Global Flavor – The True Story of Vanilla 🇲🇽✨

Did you know that vanilla, one of the world’s most loved flavors, originated in Latin America? 

Long before it became a global dessert staple, vanilla was a sacred ingredient used by the Totonac people of Mexico and later cherished by the Aztecs.

In this episode, we dive deep into the Latino origins of vanilla, its colonial exploitation, and how it became a billion-dollar global industry.

🎙️ Learn how Latino culture and indigenous knowledge helped shape the journey of vanilla from Mesoamerican temples to ice cream cones around the world.

👉 We’ll explore:

The Totonac and Aztec roots of vanilla

How colonization spread it globally

The role of Latino history and agriculture

Surprising facts about vanilla’s rise to fame

Why it's still one of the most labor-intensive crops today

🎧 Whether you're a foodie, history lover, or proud of your Latino roots — this episode connects the past to the present like never before.

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