Ingredient

Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Natural vanilla flavor provides a sweet, floral aroma and taste, commonly used in baked …

What is Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil?

Natural vanilla flavor is derived from vanilla beans, which are the fruit of the vanilla orchid. Palm kernel oil is a tropical oil extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit. Both are commonly used in food production.

Is Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil vegan?

Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil gluten-free?

Not a source of gluten.

Is Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil a major allergen?

Palm kernel oil is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil used for?

Natural vanilla flavor provides a sweet, floral aroma and taste, commonly used in baked goods, candies, and beverages.

Is Natural Vanilla Flavor And Palm Kernel Oil safe?

Natural vanilla flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use.

Why it's used

Natural vanilla flavor provides a sweet, floral aroma and taste, commonly used in baked goods, candies, and beverages. Palm kernel oil is a stable fat used in confectionery, baked goods, and non-dairy creamers for its texture and melting properties.

Health notes

Natural vanilla flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use. Palm kernel oil is a source of saturated fat. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for these combined ingredients are not widely published. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Palm kernel oil is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Vanilla is not a major allergen. Not a source of gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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