Vanilla Vanillin
What is Vanilla Vanillin?
Vanillin is the primary flavor compound found in vanilla beans. Most vanillin used in food today is produced synthetically, often from petrochemicals or byproducts of the wood pulp industry, to be more cost-effective than extracting it from vanilla orchids.
Is Vanilla Vanillin vegan?
Vanilla Vanillin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vanilla Vanillin gluten-free?
Vanillin is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Vanilla Vanillin used for?
Vanillin is added to foods to provide a sweet, creamy vanilla flavor.
Is Vanilla Vanillin safe?
Vanillin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent.
Why it's used
Vanillin is added to foods to provide a sweet, creamy vanilla flavor. It is widely used in baked goods, ice cream, chocolate, beverages, and dairy products.
Health notes
Vanillin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vanillin and found it safe for consumption at typical levels. There is no widespread scientific consensus linking typical vanillin intake to adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Vanillin is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Vanilla Vanillin
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