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Flavour Analysis

Vanilla extract begins with a vivid impression of commanding sweet aroma, before alcohol, sugar and caramel emerge underneath. A balsam note brings piney aroma, while a honey note adds golden sweetness, and molasses and milk notes give the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Sweet
Woody
Floral
Spice
Maillard

Flavour profile of vanilla extract

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Vanillic

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Vanilla extract

VanillicHerbal

vanilla extract9.7

Sweet aromatic note, creamy, smooth woody-floral vanilla character. Strong in vanilla extract.

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