Tahiti vanilla is produced from the flower of the vanilla plant, which is picked up at maturity and dried for several weeks. It is then packaged and sold in the form of vanilla pods, vanilla powder or vanilla extract. Tahiti vanilla has a soft and fragrant flavor, with notes of caramel and tropical fruits. It is often used in pastry recipes, such as cakes, cookies, ice creams and puddings, to add flavor and aroma.