Salt Vanilla Extract

Salt Vanilla Extract is a blend of common table salt and vanilla extract. Salt is a mineral, usually sodium chloride, that comes from salt mines or evaporated seawater. Vanilla extract is a liquid flavoring made by soaking cured vanilla beans in an alcohol and water solution.

This ingredient is added to foods to provide both a salty taste and the sweet, aromatic flavor of vanilla. It helps to enhance and balance the overall taste of products, commonly appearing in baked goods, desserts, and some savory items.

Both salt and vanilla extract are considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. While vanilla extract is safe at normal levels, high intake of sodium (from salt) is a public health concern. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg, and JECFA has evaluated salt. JECFA has also evaluated vanillin, a main flavor component of vanilla extract.