Vanilla Bean Sea Salt
What is Vanilla Bean Sea Salt?
Vanilla bean sea salt is a flavoring ingredient made by combining finely ground sea salt with flecks of vanilla bean or vanilla bean extract. Sea salt is harvested from evaporated ocean water, while vanilla beans are the fruit of the vanilla orchid, native to Mexico and Central America. The two are mixed to create a sweet and savory seasoning.
Is Vanilla Bean Sea Salt vegan?
Vanilla Bean Sea Salt is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vanilla Bean Sea Salt a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Vanilla Bean Sea Salt used for?
Manufacturers add vanilla bean sea salt to enhance flavor and provide a sweet and salty taste profile.
Is Vanilla Bean Sea Salt safe?
Vanilla bean sea salt is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add vanilla bean sea salt to enhance flavor and provide a sweet and salty taste profile. It is often used in baked goods, desserts, nut butters, and confectionery. Its unique flavor combination makes it a popular choice for both sweet and savory applications.
Health notes
Vanilla bean sea salt is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as a flavoring. The FDA does not set specific limits for salt used as a flavoring agent. Excessive sodium intake from all sources is linked to high blood pressure, according to the FDA's Daily Value of 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated vanilla and salt separately. Vanilla is generally recognized as safe, and salt is a necessary nutrient, but high intake of either can have health implications.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Vanilla is not one of the nine major allergens, and sea salt is a mineral.
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