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Understanding Vanillin and Its Uses by Catelia Kulman is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Vanillin is the primary flavor compound in vanilla. It is a single molecule that makes up 98% of vanilla extract, which is derived from vanilla beans. Vanillin was first isolated in 1858 from vanilla pods. While vanillin can be synthesized, natural vanilla extract contains over 200 compounds that contribute to its flavor, and production of natural vanilla cannot meet global demand, so most vanillin used is now synthetic. The distinction matters because natural vanilla extract is much more expensive than syn
- Author
- Catelia Kulman
- Language
- EN