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Mayotte
Vanille de Bourbon
Bourbon vanilla from Reunion Island; known as the best money can buy; carefully ripened on the island; used in pastries, dishes like vanilla duck, punches, rums, and coffee; the island's former name was Bourbon; a TasteAtlas-listed must-try; the vanilla that is Reunion's treasure.
Comoros
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
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.
Madagascar
Lavanila
Bourbon vanilla cured on the north-east coast around Sambava and Antalaha, the source of most of the world's supply.