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Ethyl Vanillin

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Ethyl Vanillin is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring stronger than vanilla

What it does

Synthetic flavoring stronger than vanilla

Where you'll see it

Imitation vanilla extract (28,000 ppm); raspberry, strawberry, butter, butterscotch, caramel flavorings; beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, puddings, chewing gum

What the research says

Caused skin irritation in humans. In rats produced reduction in growth rate and heart, kidney, liver, lung, spleen, stomach injuries.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Also ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): In rats, it produced a reduction in growth rate and heart, kidney, liver, lung, spleen, and stomach injuries