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Natural And Artificial Vanilla Flavor
Natural And Artificial Vanilla Flavor
Low concern
Umbrella label that obscures specific flavor compounds. Synthetic vanillin is FDA GRAS.
Found in
338 products
What it is
Blend of natural vanilla extract or its components with synthetic vanillin (often derived from guaiacol or lignin), used to provide vanilla flavor more economically than pure vanilla.
Flavoring; provides vanilla taste in baked goods, ice cream, beverages.
What regulators actually say
"Natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil... derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice... the significant function of which in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted under 21 CFR 101.22 (flavor labeling); vanillin GRAS at 21 CFR 182.60
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; flavorings regulated under EC 1334/2008
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