Vanilla extract health benefit by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Pure Vanilla has antioxidant health benefits

Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla native to Mexico. The Coca-Cola Corporation is the world's largest customer of natural vanilla extract. Pure vanilla has a complex taste since it has over 200 organic components creating a unique flavor and aroma. Many of these compounds have antioxidant properties.

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Vanilla extract information
Vanillin, the major constituent of vanilla beans, is one of the most important aromatic flavor compounds used in foods, beverages, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals and is produced on a scale of more than 10 thousand tons per year by the industry through chemical synthesis.

Other constituents in vanilla extract
Vanilla extract was has vanillic acid, 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and vanillin.