Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste

Common questions

Is Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste healthy?

Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste scores 40/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. This product is ultra-processed, containing invert sugar syrup, which is a refined sugar contributing to high blood sugar levels and lacking nutritional benefits.

Does Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste as seed-oil free.

How processed is Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste?

Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste compare to other condiments?

Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste ranks #16 of 32 condiments in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Primal Kitchen Organic Dijon Mustard at 92/100.

Which ingredients drive Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vanilla Bean Seeds counts in its favor; Invert Sugar Syrup, en:e1510, en:e415 are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste

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Seed oil free
40 Poor

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Aldi Nord
Category Condiments
Summary

This product is ultra-processed, containing invert sugar syrup, which is a refined sugar contributing to high blood sugar levels and lacking nutritional benefits. The presence of xanthan gum, a common food additive, further indicates a high level of processing. Despite the inclusion of natural vanilla extract and seeds, the overall ingredient quality is compromised by the use of refined sugars and additives.

Key ingredients 6

Invert Sugar Syrup
Bad

Invert sugar syrup is highly processed and contains added sugars, which can contribute to excessive calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.

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en:e1510
Bad

E1510 is an artificial sweetener or additive that is highly processed and may have negative health perceptions among consumers.

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en:e415
Bad

E415 is a thickening agent that is highly processed and often viewed negatively due to its artificial nature.

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Concentrated Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Neutral

This extract provides vanilla flavor with minimal processing, making it a neutral ingredient in terms of health impact.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent used in small amounts, generally considered safe and neutral in health impact.

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Vanilla Bean Seeds
Good

Vanilla bean seeds are natural and rich in flavor, offering a wholesome ingredient with potential antioxidant properties.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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