Vegan
How we decideVanillin is vegan in the documented plant-derived and synthetic commercial forms. A vanilla flavor preparation can contain additional ingredients, so check that mixture separately.
Vanillin is the compound 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, used for vanilla flavor and aroma. Vanilla extract is a mixture of compounds, while ethylvanillin is a different molecule.
Ingredient Data
Vegan
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; Vanillic aldehyde; Vanillaldehyde
Commercial vanillin can be synthesized chemically or produced from plant materials. Documented routes include synthesis through guaiacol and biological conversion of plant-derived ferulic acid.
Food and drink flavorings and fragrance preparations.
This verdict covers vanillin as an ingredient. Ask about carriers and other ingredients in a flavor preparation; for fermented vanillin, the supplier can confirm its growth nutrients and processing inputs.