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vanillin: an artificial flavor

Mixed · 5/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Vanillin — synthetic vanilla flavor compound. FDA GRAS. Most (~99%) commercial vanillin is synthesized from guaiacol or lignin (not natural vanilla bean). Lower rating for label disclosing 'an artificial flavor' which suggests fully synthetic origin.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.