Comoros
Comorian Cloves
Girofle
Dried flower buds of the clove tree; Comoros is the world's fourth-largest exporter of cloves, which make up a major share of export revenues; used extensively in pilau, curries, and spice blends
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Comorian Vanilla
Vanille Bourbon
Bourbon vanilla from the Comoros, a major export crop prized for its quality; used in langouste à la vanille, desserts, and aromatic dishes; a defining 'Perfume Islands' spice.
Comoros
Comorian Ylang-Ylang
The flowers of the Cananga odorata tree; Comoros is the world's leading producer (around 70% of global supply) of ylang-ylang essential oil; used in perfumery and occasionally as a food flavoring; an iconic 'Perfume Islands' product.
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Malagasy Vanilla
Lavanila
Bourbon vanilla cured on the north-east coast around Sambava and Antalaha, the source of most of the world's supply.
Comoros
Mayotte Bourbon Vanilla
Vanille de Mayotte
Planifolia vanilla cured by small producers on Mayotte, often under the Association Senteurs & Saveurs. Pods are dark, oily and prized for chocolate, dried-date and praline notes; used in desserts, rums and fish sauces.