[Red Badger]

I thought Vanilla was a New World plant?..................

[SunkenCiv]

https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4052777/posts?page=13#13

[AdmSmith]

I thought Vanilla was a New World plant?..................<(i>

Yes, and I vote for this:

A call for caution in the analysis of lipids and other small biomolecules from archaeological contexts

Organic Residue Analysis (ORA) of lipids is widely used in archaeological science.

• Common misconceptions and pitfalls in applying of ORA are discussed.

• Issues discussed include the incorrect use of biomarkers and analytical techniques.

• Best practice advice is offered to ensure high quality of studies using ORA.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305440321000674