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Natural Flavor

Natural Vanilla Flavor

fragrance

INCI Name

Natural Flavor

Functions

1 Roles

Sustainability

8/10

Category

fragrances

What It Does

Natural Vanilla Flavor is an oil-soluble extract derived from cured vanilla beans, containing vanillin and other aromatic compounds that provide the characteristic sweet, warm vanilla scent. As an oil-soluble variant, it's specifically designed for anhydrous formulations and lipid-based products where water-soluble vanilla extracts would be incompatible. Formulators choose this ingredient for its authentic vanilla profile in products like lip balms, body butters, and oil-based serums, where it provides both sensory appeal and a natural claim on product labels.

Creates pleasant product scent
Enhances sensory experience
Masks base ingredient odors
Contributes to brand identity

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

oils and lipidsemollientsoil-soluble activeslipophilic preservativesfat-soluble vitamins

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizershigh concentrations of water-soluble alcohols
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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

8/10

Biodegradability

readily biodegradable

Source

plant-derived

Feedstock

vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia)

Available Variants

7 forms available

Liquid

Liquid (water-soluble, WONF)

Liquid (water-soluble)

Liquid Concentrate

Liquid Extract

Oil-Soluble Liquid Extract

Spray-dried vanilla extract on maltodextrin carrier

Quick Reference

Full INCI Name
Natural Flavor
Common Name
Natural Vanilla Flavor
Category
fragrances

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