Natural Vanilla
What is Natural Vanilla?
Natural vanilla comes from the cured seed pods (beans) of vanilla orchids, primarily the *Vanilla planifolia* species. The beans are harvested, cured, and dried to develop their characteristic rich, sweet, and complex flavor and aroma.
Is Natural Vanilla vegan?
Natural Vanilla is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Vanilla gluten-free?
Vanilla is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA, nor is it a source of gluten.
What is Natural Vanilla used for?
Vanilla is one of the most popular flavors in the world, used to enhance sweetness and add depth to a wide range of foods.
Is Natural Vanilla safe?
Vanilla is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Vanilla is one of the most popular flavors in the world, used to enhance sweetness and add depth to a wide range of foods. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes and cookies, dairy products such as ice cream and yogurt, and confectionery like chocolate and candy.
Health notes
Vanilla is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. It is not typically associated with significant health concerns at the levels found in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated vanilla and its components, and regulatory agencies consider it safe for consumption.
Allergen info
Vanilla is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA, nor is it a source of gluten. Not a major allergen.
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