Vanilla is the only fruit-bearing member of the orchid family and is native to Central Mexico. It was first used by the ancient Toltec Indians of Mexico from the tlilxochitl vine, whose pods produce vanilla. Madagascar is currently the world's largest producer of vanilla beans. Vanilla beans contain vanillin, which has strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties and may have anti-cancer effects. Vanilla pods also include numerous other constituents like eugenol, caproic acid, phenols, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, acids, esters, and lactones.