Ingredient

Vanilla-an Artificial Flavor

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use artificial vanilla flavor to impart a sweet, creamy, and rich vanilla taste …

What it is

Artificial vanilla flavor is a lab-created substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of natural vanilla extract. It is typically made from synthetic compounds like vanillin, which is the primary flavor component of vanilla beans, along with other flavor chemicals.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use artificial vanilla flavor to impart a sweet, creamy, and rich vanilla taste to a wide variety of foods. It is a cost-effective alternative to natural vanilla extract and is commonly found in baked goods, candies, ice cream, beverages, and dairy products.

Health notes

Artificial vanilla flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated it and established acceptable daily intake levels. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its safety.

Allergen info

Artificial vanilla flavor is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Vanilla-an Artificial Flavor

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Omni Food Concepts Flurry Shake Ice Cream, Cookies 'N Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 182kcal 4.2Protein 7.2Fat 25.9Carbs Dark Chocolate Covered Egg Matzo R.A.B. Food Group, LLC Dark Chocolate Covered Egg Matzo Crackers & Biscotti High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 474kcal 5.3Protein 26.3Fat 65.8Carbs Cousin Vinny's Cheesecake Snack Choco Milk, Wafer Biscuit, Milk Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 567kcal 3.3Protein 33.3Fat 56.7Carbs Cherrydale Farms, Inc. Kettle Cooked Caramel, Sea Salt Candy 371kcal 2.9Protein 12.9Fat 62.9Carbs Troyer Dist. Co. Marshmallow Milk Chocolate Turtle Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 689kcal 8.9Protein 51.1Fat 55.6Carbs Madelaine Chocolate Novelties Hatchers Peanut Butter Filled Milk Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 553kcal 7.9Protein 34.2Fat 55.3Carbs Pennsylvania Dutch Co Inc Chocolate Covered Raisins Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 425kcal 5Protein 17.5Fat 70Carbs Troyer Dist. Co. Buckeye Milk Chocolate Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 516kcal 9.7Protein 30.6Fat 54.8Carbs GNS Foods, Inc. Spec's Select, Chocolate Mixed Nuts Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 531kcal 9.4Protein 37.5Fat 46.9Carbs Cousin Vinny's Cheesecake Forno D'Angelo, Snack Choco Noir Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 567kcal 3.3Protein 33.3Fat 56.7Carbs Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. Godiva, Assorted Dessert Layered Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 488kcal 4.9Protein 29.3Fat 53.7Carbs Troyer Dist. Co. Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Turtle Candy High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 593kcal 9.3Protein 44.4Fat 44.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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