Ingredient

Natural & Artificial Vanilla

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Vanilla flavor is added to foods to provide a sweet, warm, and pleasant taste. …

What it is

Vanilla flavor comes from the vanilla bean, a plant native to Mexico. "Natural vanilla" is extracted from cured vanilla beans. "Artificial vanilla" is typically vanillin, a synthetic compound that mimics the flavor of vanilla.

Why it's used

Vanilla flavor is added to foods to provide a sweet, warm, and pleasant taste. It is one of the most popular flavors used in baked goods, desserts, ice cream, beverages, and candies.

Health notes

Both natural and artificial vanilla flavors are widely used in the food supply. The FDA lists vanillin as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use as a flavoring agent. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated vanillin. At typical consumption levels, vanilla flavoring is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Vanilla itself is not a major allergen. It is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.

Products containing Natural & Artificial Vanilla

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Walgreens Co. Classic Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 200kcal 3.1Protein 10.8Fat 23.1Carbs Asael Farr & Sons Company Farr Better, Frozen Custard Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 229kcal 4.8Protein 13.3Fat 20.9Carbs Wells Enterprises, Inc. Snickerdoodle Sleigh Ride Sugar Cookie Flavored Ice Cream; Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough; Cinnamon Graham And Red Icing Swirls; Green Sugar Sprinkles; Snickerdoodle Cookie Pieces; Red & Green Candy Bunnies, Snickerdoodle Sleigh Ride Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 278kcal 3.1Protein 13.4Fat 36.1Carbs Asael Farr & Sons Company Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream, Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 202kcal 3.4Protein 10.1Fat 25.8Carbs Asael Farr & Sons Company Premium Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 203kcal 4.3Protein 11.6Fat 18.8Carbs Asael Farr & Sons Company Premium Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 203kcal 4.3Protein 11.6Fat 18.8Carbs Asael Farr & Sons Company Cookie Dough Caramel Flavor Vanilla With Cookie Dough Pieces And Caramel Ripple Ice Cream, Cookie Dough Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 218kcal 3.0Protein 9.9Fat 30.7Carbs Wells Enterprises, Inc. Super Chunky Cookie Dough Ice Cream, Cookie Dough And Chocolate Chunks, Cookie Dough Batter, Super Chunky Cookie Dough Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 244kcal 2.4Protein 12.2Fat 31.7Carbs Bear Lake Raspberry Vanilla Ice Cream With Raspberries And Raspberry Ripple, Bear Lake Raspberry Asael Farr & Sons Company Bear Lake Raspberry Vanilla Ice Cream With Raspberries And Raspberry Ripple, Bear Lake Raspberry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 184kcal 3.1Protein 9.2Fat 24.5Carbs Palmer Candy Company Ghoulie White Fudge Covered Glazed Popcorn With Chocolate Candies Mix, Ghoulie Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 500kcal 3.3Protein 16.7Fat 76.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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