Sugar And Vanilla Bean Extractives

This ingredient combines sugar, a common sweetener, with vanilla bean extractives, which are derived from vanilla beans and used for flavor. Sugar is typically obtained from sugarcane or sugar beets, while vanilla extract is made by steeping vanilla beans in an alcohol-water solution.

It is used to provide both sweetness and vanilla flavor to a variety of foods. It's often found in baked goods, cereals, snacks, and desserts to enhance their taste profile.

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. Excessive intake of added sugars is associated with negative health outcomes such as increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dental cavities. Vanilla bean extractives are also generally recognized as safe by the FDA as a flavoring agent. JECFA has evaluated both sugar and vanilla extract.