Organic Vanilla Extract 2-fold

Organic vanilla extract is made from vanilla beans, which are the fruit of the vanilla orchid. The beans are cured and then extracted using alcohol and water. A '2-fold' extract means it is twice as concentrated as a standard extract, using twice the amount of vanilla beans per volume of liquid.

Manufacturers add vanilla extract to enhance and add flavor to foods. It is a very common ingredient in baked goods, desserts, and beverages. It is most frequently found in chocolate products, ice cream, and cookies.

Vanilla extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. It is not typically consumed in amounts large enough to have significant health effects. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for vanilla extract at typical usage levels are not usually highlighted as a concern.