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Bourbon Vanilla Flavouring
Bourbon Vanilla Flavouring
Low concern
Vanilla extract is GRAS and broadly used. No safety concerns at typical food-flavor levels.
Found in
14 products
What it is
Flavoring derived from Vanilla planifolia beans grown in 'Bourbon' region (e.g., Madagascar, Reunion); the higher-grade reference for vanilla flavor.
Premium vanilla flavor in foods, beverages, and cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- May contain ethanol as a carrier
- Premium product subject to adulteration with synthetic vanillin
What regulators actually say
"Vanilla extract is the solution in aqueous ethyl alcohol of the sapid and odorous principles extractable from vanilla beans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS; vanilla extract standard of identity in 21 CFR 169
European Union — EFSA
Permitted under EU Regulation 1334/2008 on flavorings
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