Ethyl Vanillin is a white crystalline powder that is known as flavors. It is used in foods, sweets, ice cream, drinks and even cosmetics. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.

What Is Ethyl Vanillin?

Ethyl Vanillin is a white to light yellow needle like crystalline powder that has a similar aroma to vanilla. Ethyl Vanilin is used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent. It is used in  confectionery, cakes, beverages, chocolates, breads, biscuits, and ice creams.

Possible Side Effects of Ethyl Vanillin

Although Ethyl Vanillin generally regarded as a very safe and effective supplement, there can be some minor side effects. The side effects may:

  • Weakness

    Constipation

    Tiredness

    Blindness

    Bipolar Disorder

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) is an American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Ethyl Vanillin is considered safe.

Suggested Dosage

NA.

Special Populations Precaution

There is a lot of concern about diet and nutrition for these population, like Newborns, children, pregnant, sensitive to Ethyl Vanillin populations. Better consult to your doctor if you would like to intake Ethyl Vanillin.