March 28, 2024

Is Vanilla Extract Vegan?

Answer: Yes.

Vanilla extract is a solution containing the flavor compound vanillin. Pure vanilla extract is made by extracting from vanilla beans in an alcoholic solution. Imitation vanilla extract is usually made by soaking alcohol in wood, which contains vanillin.

From the isitvegan.com archives. Thanks to Dan Linehan.

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