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Vanilla Seeds
Vanilla Seeds
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Vanilla seeds are the natural seeds from cured vanilla pods, considered safe with a long history of culinary use. They are GRAS and contain small amounts of vanillin and other aromatic compounds.
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620 products
What it is
The tiny black seeds inside the cured pod of the vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia).
Adds intense vanilla flavor and visible specks to premium ice cream, desserts, and beverages.
What regulators actually say
"Vanilla beans — definition and standard"
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives that are GRAS"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Vanilla GRAS (21 CFR 169.3, 182.20)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted natural flavoring
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