natural vanilla flavors

From 2000-2005, the cost of vanilla beans, and by extension, Pure Vanilla Extract skyrocketed 1,000%. In fact, Pure Vanilla Extract reached an unprecedented $225 per gallon! In a continuing effort to provide our customers the highest levels of innovation, quality and value, Parker Flavors developed a line of Natural Vanilla Flavors as a high quality, heat-stable alternative to the exorbitant cost of Pure Vanilla Extract.

To make our Natural Vanilla Flavor, we start with the finest grade vanilla beans as the main characterizing ingredient. The vanilla beans, from Madagascar or Tahiti, are then blended with other natural vanilla ingredients for a robust, yet delicate flavor.

cost comparison

Our Natural Vanillas contain all of the flavoring qualities of Pure Vanilla Extract at a lower price point. Even now that the vanilla bean market has finally returned to low levels, you can continue saving with our Natural Vanilla Flavors.

strength & usage

Our Natural Vanilla Flavor is matched in strength to Pure Vanilla Extract, so there is no need to adjust your formulas based on our extensive, internal research and validated feedback from various bakeries and dairies, large and small.

ingredient declaration

All ingredients contained in this flavor are approved for use in a regulation of the FDA, or are considered GRAS on a reliable industry list containing prime vanilla bean extractives and other natural flavors in alcohol and water. Glycerin or propylene glycol can be added for heat stability, or sugar for sweetness.*

* Optional FDA approved ingredients for pure vanilla extract: glycerin, propylene glycol, sugar, dextrose and/or corn syrup (21 CFR 169.175)

Please contact us with any questions you may have.