Vanillin

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Where is Vanillin found?

Vanillin is used in both commercial and domestic baking, perfume manufacture, and aromatherapy. Products such as ice cream, chocolate, custard, caramel, and coffee contain vanillin as a flavor enhancement.

How can you avoid contact with Vanillin?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2-Methoxy-4-formylphenol
• 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
• 4-08-00-01763 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• 4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenol
• 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
• 4-Hydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde
• 4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde
• AI3-00093
• BRN 0472792
• Benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-
• CCRIS 2687
• EINECS 204-465-2
• FEMA No. 3107
• HSDB 1027
• Lioxin
• Methylprotocatechuic aldehyde
• NSC 15351
• Protocatechualdehyde 3-methyl ether
• Protocatechualdehyde, methyl
• Vanilla
• Vanillaldehyde
• Vanillic aldehyde
• Vanillin
• Vanillin (natural)
• Vanilline
• Zimco
• m-Anisaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-
• p-Hydroxy-m-methoxybenzaldehyde
• p-Vanillin

What are some products that may contain Vanillin?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Vanillin, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.