Is vanillin made from plastic waste? Decoding the science behind vanilla flavoring
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4 min read
With less than 1% of the world's vanilla flavoring coming from natural vanilla beans, consumers often wonder about the origin of the vanillin used in their food. The question, 'Is vanillin made from plastic waste?', emerged from a viral headline based on a scientific study, and its answer reveals more about cutting-edge recycling research than your ice cream.