PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing vanilla extract that has high extraction efficiency of flavor components of vanilla and achieves high working efficiency by preventing extraction of oils and fats and polysaccharides existing inside vanilla sheathes.SOLUTION: Shockwaves are applied to vanilla beans to break cellular tissues thereof, and then the vanilla beans are extracted with water and/or a water-soluble organic solvent.COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT【課題】バニラの風味成分の抽出効率が高く、かつ、バニラの莢の内部にある油脂や多糖類の抽出を防いで高い作業効率を得ることができるバニラエキスの製造方法を提供する。【解決手段】バニラビーンズに衝撃波を与えてバニラビーンズの細胞組織を破壊し、次いで、そのバニラビーンズを水及び/又は水溶性有機溶媒で抽出する。【選択図】なし