Ingredient

Salt And Vanillin

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Salt is used as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and to improve texture in many …

What is Salt And Vanillin?

Salt is a mineral, sodium chloride, found naturally and obtained through mining or seawater evaporation. Vanillin is a flavor compound that gives vanilla its characteristic taste, and can be extracted from vanilla beans or made synthetically.

Is Salt And Vanillin vegan?

Salt And Vanillin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Salt And Vanillin a major allergen?

Neither salt nor vanillin is a major allergen.

What is Salt And Vanillin used for?

Salt is used as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and to improve texture in many foods.

Is Salt And Vanillin safe?

Both salt and vanillin are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Salt is used as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and to improve texture in many foods. Vanillin is primarily used as a flavoring agent, especially in sweet foods like candy, baked goods, and desserts.

Health notes

Both salt and vanillin are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Salt is an essential nutrient, but high intake is linked to high blood pressure; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated both ingredients and set an acceptable daily intake for vanillin.

Allergen info

Neither salt nor vanillin is a major allergen.

Foods that contain Salt And Vanillin

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.