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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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