Origin region names the part of the world an ingredient first came from. Wikipedia notes that today's vanilla species are "all derived from a species originally found in Mesoamerica, including parts of modern-day Mexico," long before its cultivation spread to Madagascar and the South Pacific. This dimension shows which regions have given the world their own signature ingredients.
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Primary NutrientSourced to the subject's own accountfat (triglycerides), a concentrated energy source 1 Amazonia
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WikipediaVegetable oil, lead section, triglyceride compositionQuote, Vegetable oil, lead section, triglyceride composition
Like animal fats, vegetable fats are mixtures of triglycerides.
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