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Vanilla Extract Or Vanilla Bean Paste

Vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste are flavoring ingredients made from vanilla beans, typically used in small amounts in baking and desserts. They provide aroma and flavor rather than substantial nutrition.

Beneficial properties

aromatic flavoring contains trace antioxidants very low serving size enhances palatability

Nutritional highlights

Vanilla products contain only trace amounts of minerals and polyphenolic compounds, with negligible nutritional contribution at typical serving sizes.

Caution. Vanilla extract often contains alcohol and added sugar may be present in vanilla bean paste, which may matter for people avoiding alcohol or limiting sugar intake.