Ingredient

Natural Vanilla Bean Flavor

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use natural vanilla bean flavor to impart a rich, sweet, and aromatic taste …

What it is

Natural vanilla bean flavor comes from the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily from species like Vanilla planifolia. The characteristic flavor and aroma are developed through a complex curing process involving drying and aging, which develops hundreds of aromatic compounds, with vanillin being the most prominent.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use natural vanilla bean flavor to impart a rich, sweet, and aromatic taste to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, beverages, and confectionery.

Health notes

In the U.S., natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavoring substances, and they are permitted for use in foods. At typical consumption levels, natural vanilla bean flavor is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its safety or use.

Allergen info

Natural vanilla bean flavor is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Natural Vanilla Bean Flavor

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Tahitian Vanilla Bean Frozen Dessert With Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tahitian Vanilla Frozen Dessert Sandwich Coolhaus Tahitian Vanilla Bean Frozen Dessert With Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tahitian Vanilla Frozen Dessert Sandwich Other Frozen Desserts 259kcal 1.9Protein 10.1Fat 40.5Carbs Coolhaus Vanilla Best Of Both Worlds Tahitian & Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sensational, Non-Boring Vanilla, Vanilla Best Of Both Worlds Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 175kcal 3.3Protein 6.7Fat 26.7Carbs Coolhaus Vanilla Dairy Free Awesome Frozen Dessert, Vanilla Other Frozen Desserts High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 183kcal 0.8Protein 10Fat 25Carbs Coolhaus Vanilla Tahitian & Madagascar Vanilla Bean Frozen Dessert, Vanilla Other Frozen Desserts High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 190kcal 1.2Protein 9.5Fat 25Carbs Double Chocolate Cookies & Espresso Coffee Ice Cream Sammie Sandwich, Double Chocolate Cookies & Espresso Coffee Coolhaus Double Chocolate Cookies & Espresso Coffee Ice Cream Sammie Sandwich, Double Chocolate Cookies & Espresso Coffee Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 52% DV per serving 322kcal 4.6Protein 14.9Fat 41.4Carbs Classic Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies + Tahitian, Vanilla Bean Sammie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Classic Vanilla Coolhaus Classic Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies + Tahitian, Vanilla Bean Sammie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Classic Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 333kcal 5.8Protein 14.9Fat 44.8Carbs Chocolate Chip Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sandwich, Tahitian Vanilla Bean Coolhaus Chocolate Chip Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sandwich, Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 310kcal 4.4Protein 13.9Fat 41.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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