Pure vanilla extract
What is Pure vanilla extract?
Pure vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made by macerating and extracting vanilla pods (beans) in alcohol and water. The process draws out the characteristic aroma and flavour compounds, primarily vanillin, from the vanilla beans. It is a staple in baking and confectionery for its rich, complex taste.
Is Pure vanilla extract vegan?
Pure vanilla extract is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Pure vanilla extract gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Pure vanilla extract a major allergen?
Pure vanilla extract is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Pure vanilla extract used for?
Manufacturers add pure vanilla extract to impart a sweet, warm, and aromatic flavour to a wide range of food products.
Is Pure vanilla extract safe?
Pure vanilla extract is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add pure vanilla extract to impart a sweet, warm, and aromatic flavour to a wide range of food products. It is particularly common in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries, as well as in dairy products such as ice cream and flavoured milk, and confectionery like chocolate.
Health notes
Pure vanilla extract is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number. It is recognised as a source of flavouring. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Regulatory bodies have not set specific intake limits for vanilla extract as a flavouring agent. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns related to its consumption in food.
Allergen info
Pure vanilla extract is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a source of gluten.
Foods that contain Pure vanilla extract
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