Common questions

Is Vanilla Extract healthy?

Vanilla Extract scores 90/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This vanilla extract is made with high-quality organic ingredients, including organic alcohol and organic vanilla bean extractives, which are free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

How processed is Vanilla Extract?

Vanilla Extract is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Vanilla Extract's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Vanilla Bean Extractives counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Vanilla Extract

Name: Vanilla Extract
Brand: Nature's Promise

Nature's Promise

Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Ahold Delhaize

Category Food Additives

Summary

This vanilla extract is made with high-quality organic ingredients, including organic alcohol and organic vanilla bean extractives, which are free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The product is minimally processed, focusing on natural flavor extraction, and does not contain any artificial additives or preservatives, making it a clean and high-quality culinary ingredient.

Key ingredients 3

Organic Vanilla Bean Extractives

Good

This ingredient provides natural vanilla flavor, which is appreciated for its aromatic qualities and natural origin.

Water

Neutral

Water is a common base in extracts, providing hydration without adding flavor or calories.

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Organic Alcohol

Neutral

Organic alcohol acts as a solvent to extract flavors and preserves the product, with no inherent health benefit or harm.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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