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Vanilla

Safe

Vanilla and vanillin are GRAS flavorings with extensive history of safe consumption. FDA recognizes vanilla extract under a standard of identity.

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14,505 products

What it is

Flavoring derived from cured pods of Vanilla planifolia orchids, or from synthetic/natural vanillin.

Flavoring agent.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Vanilla extract is the solution in aqueous ethyl alcohol of the sapid and odorous principles extractable from vanilla beans."

21 CFR 169.175 - Vanilla extract (eCFR) — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS under 21 CFR 169 (standard of identity for vanilla extract); 21 CFR 182.20 for natural flavors

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as natural flavoring

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