Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Pure vanilla extract is a standardized flavoring (vanilla beans + ethanol + water) per 21 CFR 169.175. Used in trace amounts; no safety concerns at culinary use levels.
What it is
Alcoholic extract of cured Vanilla planifolia beans grown on Bourbon (Indian Ocean) islands such as Madagascar.
Flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- contains ethanol (cooks off in baking)
What regulators actually say
"Vanilla extract is the solution in aqueous ethyl alcohol of the sapid and odorous principles extractable from vanilla beans."
"Natural flavouring substances shall mean flavouring substances obtained by appropriate physical, enzymatic or microbiological processes from material of vegetable, animal or microbiological origin."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity at 21 CFR 169.175 - Vanilla extract.
European Union — EFSA
Natural flavoring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008.
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