Ingredient

Madagascar Bourbon

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Vanilla is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods …

What it is

Madagascar Bourbon refers to vanilla beans grown in Madagascar, a variety of the orchid *Vanilla planifolia*. The beans are cured after harvesting, a process that develops their characteristic rich, sweet, and creamy flavor and aroma. This vanilla is highly prized for its quality and is a common type of vanilla used in many food products.

Why it's used

Vanilla is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods and beverages. Manufacturers add it to enhance sweetness and add depth to flavors. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes and cookies, ice cream, chocolate, candy, and beverages.

Health notes

Vanilla is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vanilla and its components. At typical consumption levels, vanilla is not associated with adverse health effects. Research into specific compounds within vanilla is ongoing, but no significant health concerns have been raised regarding its use as a food flavoring.

Allergen info

Vanilla is not derived from any of the FDA's 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Madagascar Bourbon

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Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Bourbon Pecan Pie Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 500kcal 4.7Protein 29.7Fat 53.1Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Hammond's Candies, Dark Chocolate With Salted Caramel, Sea Salt, Caramel, Sea Salt, Caramel Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 4.7Protein 31.2Fat 48.4Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Smooth Milk Chocolate With A Creamy, Cinnamon Rice Milk Center Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 516kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 54.7Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Hammond's, Dark Chocolate With A Devil's Food Cake Center, Cupcake, Cupcake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 50Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Classic Chocolate Confections Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 516kcal 4.7Protein 31.2Fat 50Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Hammond's, Chocolate, Caramel Apple, Caramel Apple Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 500kcal 4.7Protein 28.1Fat 56.2Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Hammond's, Dark Chocolate Shell With A Sweet Sugar Frosting Filling, Whoopie Pie, Whoopie Pie Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 4.7Protein 29.7Fat 50Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Hammond's, Devil's Food Donut Rich Dark Chocolate With A Sinfully Sweet Cake Filling Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 50Carbs Astor Chocolate Corp. Delicious Milk Chocolate Blended With Crunchy Hazelnuts Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 326kcal 7.0Protein 37.2Fat 48.8Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Caramel Dark Chocolate Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 509kcal 5.3Protein 29.8Fat 50.9Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Rich Dark Chocolate With A Sinfully Sweet Cake Filling Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 50Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Milk Chocolate With Cinnamon & Vanilla Glaze Filling, Cinnamon Churro Candy High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 516kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 54.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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