Ingredient

Whole Vanilla Beans

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Vanilla is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods, …

What it is

Whole vanilla beans are the cured, unripe fruit of the vanilla orchid, which is native to Mexico. The beans are harvested and then undergo a lengthy curing process involving drying and sweating to develop their characteristic rich, sweet aroma and flavor.

Why it's used

Vanilla is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods, especially desserts, baked goods, and beverages. Its complex flavor profile enhances sweetness and adds depth to products like ice cream, cakes, cookies, and chocolate.

Health notes

Vanilla is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food flavoring. It is not typically consumed in amounts that would pose health risks. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vanilla and its components. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of vanilla in food.

Allergen info

Vanilla is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Whole Vanilla Beans

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Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Scharffen Berger Chololate Maker, Milk Chocolate With Sea Slated Almonds, Chocolate, Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 512kcal 13.9Protein 34.9Fat 44.2Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Scharffen Berger, Fine Artisan Dark Chocolate, Bittersweet, Bittersweet Chocolate High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 509kcal 9.1Protein 41.8Fat 45.5Carbs Scharffen Berger, Dark Chocolate, Semisweet, Semisweet Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Scharffen Berger, Dark Chocolate, Semisweet, Semisweet Chocolate High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 491kcal 7.3Protein 36.4Fat 52.7Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Baking Chunks Fine Artisan Dark Chocolate, Bittersweet Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 40Fat 46.7Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Dark Chocolate, Unsweetened Chocolate High in saturated fat — 95% DV per serving 509kcal 14.6Protein 54.5Fat 25.4Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 535kcal 7.0Protein 37.2Fat 53.5Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Dark Chocolate With Raspberries & Sea Salted Almonds Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 558kcal 9.3Protein 44.2Fat 41.9Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Dark Chocolate With Sea Salted Pistachio Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 512kcal 9.3Protein 41.9Fat 41.9Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Scharffen Berger, Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 512kcal 9.3Protein 41.9Fat 46.5Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Scharffen Berger, Mocha Dark Chocolate With Freshly Roasted Coffee Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 465kcal 7.0Protein 34.9Fat 51.2Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Scharffen Berger, Milk Nibby, Milk Chocolate With Roasted Cacao Nibs Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 512kcal 11.6Protein 34.9Fat 46.5Carbs Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Scharffen Berger, Dark Chocolate With Roasted Cacao Nibs Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 512kcal 9.3Protein 39.5Fat 48.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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