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.
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia)
Related Ingredients
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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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