Natural And Artificial Vanilla
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What it is
Vanilla flavor comes from the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid. Natural vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol and water. Artificial vanilla flavor is created synthetically, often using vanillin, the main flavor compound in vanilla.
Why it's used
Vanilla flavor is used to add a sweet, warm, and pleasant taste to a wide variety of foods. It is a very common flavoring agent in baked goods, dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, beverages, and candies.
Health notes
Both natural and artificial vanilla flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vanillin and other vanilla flavor compounds. At typical consumption levels found in food, vanilla flavoring is not associated with adverse health effects. Some studies have explored potential antioxidant properties of compounds found in natural vanilla, but more research is needed.
Allergen info
Vanilla itself is not one of the nine major allergens, nor is it typically derived from them. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Natural And Artificial Vanilla
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Cedar Crest Specialties Inc.
Birthday Cake Yellow Cake Flavored Ice Cream Blended With Cake Pieces And Sprinkled With Multi-Colored Candy Pieces, Birthday Cake
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
217kcal
3.3Protein
12.0Fat
27.2Carbs
AgriMissouri
Banana Honey Ice Cream, Banana
37600kcal
760Protein
1170Fat
6160Carbs