President's Choice Vanilla Extra

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Is President's Choice Vanilla Extra healthy?

President's Choice Vanilla Extra scores 90/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of simple, high-quality ingredients with minimal processing.

How processed is President's Choice Vanilla Extra?

President's Choice Vanilla Extra is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

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President's Choice Vanilla Extra

President's Choice
90 Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$21.90 · 500 g · $21.90 / count
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Loblaw Companies Limited
Category Other Food
Summary

This product consists of simple, high-quality ingredients with minimal processing. The use of vanilla bean extractives in water and alcohol results in a clean label without any artificial additives or preservatives. Its processing level is low, focusing on extracting natural flavors from vanilla beans.

Key ingredients 3

Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient commonly used as a solvent or carrier in food products. It does not contribute any calories or nutrients. Its presence is essential for dissolving other ingredients.

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Alcohol
Neutral

Alcohol is used as a solvent to extract flavors from vanilla beans. It evaporates during cooking, leaving behind the vanilla flavor. The quality of alcohol can vary, but it is generally neutral in small quantities.

Risks

Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to health issues, but the amount in vanilla extract is typically minimal.

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Vanilla Bean Extractives
Neutral

Vanilla bean extractives provide the characteristic flavor of vanilla. They are derived from vanilla beans through an extraction process using alcohol. The quality of the extract depends on the source and processing of the vanilla beans.

Benefits

Provides a natural flavoring option without artificial additives.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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