Vanilla is a flowering plant. Vanilla comes in stick, powder, Molasses, paste, extract, essence, etc. So let's take a look at what vanilla extract is. Vanilla extract or extract is obtained by softening vanilla fruits with vegetable glycerin or alcohol. Since processing vanilla fruits and preserving their scent is a difficult process, the shelf life is extended with the extract. Vanilla, which adds flavor to recipes with its aroma and scent, also has many benefits.