Tag: Synthetic vanilla

While chemically identical to the primary flavoring compound in natural vanilla, synthetic vanillin is often derived from cheaper sources like petrochemicals or wood pulp. This cost-effective alternative prompts a critical question for many consumers: is synthetic vanilla bad for you, or is it a safe and acceptable substitute for the real thing?

Less than one percent of vanilla flavor comes from its natural source, making it the world's second most expensive spice. This market demand and scarcity led to the development of what is nature-identical vanilla flavour, a scientific achievement that replicates vanilla's primary aromatic compound.