Bourbon Vanilla Extract
What is Bourbon Vanilla Extract?
Bourbon vanilla extract is made from the cured pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily the species *Vanilla planifolia*, grown in Madagascar (formerly known as the Bourbon Islands). The pods are harvested, cured through a process of wilting, sweating, and drying, and then extracted using alcohol and water.
Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract vegan?
Bourbon Vanilla Extract is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract a major allergen?
Bourbon vanilla extract is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Bourbon Vanilla Extract used for?
Manufacturers add bourbon vanilla extract to provide a rich, sweet, and complex aroma and flavor.
Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract safe?
Bourbon vanilla extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add bourbon vanilla extract to provide a rich, sweet, and complex aroma and flavor. It is a very common flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods, especially desserts like ice cream, cakes, cookies, and chocolate products, as well as beverages.
Health notes
Bourbon vanilla extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated vanilla and its components. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its safety or use in food.
Allergen info
Bourbon vanilla extract is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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