The diagram shows how vanilla extract is produced commercially from freshly harvested vanilla pods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram displays how vanilla extract is manufactured commercially from freshly harvested vanilla pods. Overall, the process is linear and consists of four main stages, beginning with picking the green pods and ending with clarifying vanilla substances. At the first stage, the raw pods are reaped before feeding into hot water for around two minutes. […]