Vanillin 121-33-5 Vanilla Food Flavor

Overview

Product Overview & Core Technical Identity

SUNWAY supplies high-purity food-grade Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, methylvanillin), the most widely used sweet vanilla flavoring compound, compliant with FEMA GRAS No. 3107, COE No. 107, FLAVIS No. 5.018, JECFA flavoring specifications, FDA 21 CFR 172.515, EU Regulation 1334/2008 and China GB 2760 food flavoring substance regulations. This white crystalline powder carries the classic warm, sweet vanilla aroma; it serves as the core vanilla note in confectionery, chocolate, bakery goods, dairy products and beverages, and is also used as a sweet-warm aroma modifier in fine fragrances and cosmetic essences. Controlled crystallization and purification processes guarantee stable HPLC assay, sharp melting range and consistent vanilla odor batch to batch. Every batch completes full HPLC assay, melting-range, moisture and safety-indicator testing, with 12-month sealed sample retention for full quality traceability. Mixed consolidated shipment with other SUNWAY flavor and fragrance ingredients is supported to lower overall procurement and logistics costs.

Technical Identity

Test Items	Standards	Test Results (Typical)
Appearance	White crystalline powder	Complies
Odor	Sweet vanilla characteristic	Complies
Assay (HPLC)	>=97.0%	99.2%
Melting Range	81 - 83 C	82.1 C
Loss on Drying	Max 0.5%	0.12%
Residue on Ignition	Max 0.1%	0.03%
Solubility in Water	1.0 g/100 mL at 25 C	Complies
Solubility in Ethanol	Clear solution; soluble in glycerol and non-volatile oils	Clear
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max 10 mg/kg	Below 10 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	Max 1.0 mg/kg	Below 1.0 mg/kg

Functions

Physiological Functions & Industry Application Logic

1.Vanilla Sweet Core Note Builder Vanillin reconstructs the warm, sweet vanilla core note expected in natural vanilla and vanilla-type products; at a low dosage it establishes a recognizable vanilla identity for compound food flavors without relying on expensive natural vanilla extracts.

2.Creamy & Chocolate Flavor Modulator It deepens the sweet, creamy and cocoa-like body of chocolate, cocoa, milk and coffee flavors, harmonizing bitter cocoa and dairy base notes and giving finished chocolate, ice cream and milk drinks a rounder vanilla-cream sweetness.

3.Bakery & Dairy Flavor Body It supplies the sweet-warm vanilla backbone of biscuit, cake, pastry, yogurt, milk beverage and cream flavor compounds, strengthening the roasted, creamy mouthfeel and natural sweetness required by baked goods and dairy products.

4.Fragrance & Cosmetic Aroma Modifier In fine fragrance and cosmetic essences, vanillin adds a sweet-warm, balsamic note that rounds floral and woody accords; it stabilizes sweet fragrance complexes and masks harsh base-material odors in body care and soap products.

5.Tobacco & Beverage Flavor Harmonizer It softens the harshness of tobacco leaf and strong tea or coffee bases, contributing a sweet vanilla roundness that balances smoke and bitter notes in flavored tobacco compounds, coffee syrups and tea beverages.

Key Property Reminder: Vanillin is a moisture- and light-sensitive crystalline solid. Long-term exposure to humid air and sunlight causes caking, yellowing, odor weakening and impurity growth; it must be kept dry, sealed, dark and away from heat and oxidizing substances.

Supply

Sunway Packaging, Supply & Delivery Capacity

Standard Packaging Specifications

Trial Small Batch: 5kg double-layer moisture-proof aluminum foil sealed bag, light-blocking and anti-caking for laboratory flavor formulation R&D and small-batch trial compounding.

Industrial Bulk Shipment: 25kg opaque moisture-proof fiber drum with food-grade inner liner, stable for long-term warehouse storage and ocean transit of food flavor programs.

Custom Service: Custom filling weight and private-label printing available for long-term cooperative flavor houses, food manufacturers and cosmetic fragrance compounders.

Stable Spot Inventory & Supply Capacity

SUNWAY maintains year-round sealed spot stock of Vanillin without seasonal out-of-stock risks. Long-term strategic cooperation with certified crystallization and purification manufacturers, together with independent dry storage zones, ensures stable batch-to-batch HPLC assay, melting range and vanilla odor profile for mass procurement demand of food, beverage and cosmetic manufacturers.

Mixed Consolidated Shipment Support

Vanillin can be consolidated with other SUNWAY flavor and fragrance ingredients into one container on separated pallets to prevent cross-odor contamination, eliminating separate delivery fees and cutting overall procurement and warehouse management costs.

Global Export Logistics & Lead Time

Main Export Regions: Western Europe, Southeast Asia, North America, Latin America, Middle East

Professional logistics team with rich customs clearance experience for food-grade and fragrance-grade flavor cargo

Sample Order Lead Time: 1-3 working days after deposit confirmation

Bulk Industrial Order Lead Time: 7-10 working days after deposit payment

Shipment Options: Sea freight, air freight, customer-designated forwarder with real-time order tracking

Applications

Authorized Industrial Application Scenarios

4.1 Confectionery & Chocolate Flavor

Applicable Finished Goods: Hard candy, chewing gum, chocolate, cocoa products, nougat, milk caramel Core Matching Advantages: Establishes the sweet vanilla core and deepens the creamy cocoa body; a small dosage delivers an obvious sensory improvement. Typical finished-product dosage: 20-200 ppm, compliant with GB 2760, FEMA GRAS 3107 and JECFA flavoring limits.

4.2 Bakery & Dairy Flavor Compounding

Applicable Finished Goods: Biscuit, cake, pastry, bread, yogurt, ice cream, milk beverage, cream filling Core Value: Supplies the sweet-warm vanilla backbone of bakery and dairy flavors, strengthens roasted creamy mouthfeel and natural sweetness, and matches the vanilla profile required by finished baked goods and dairy products.

4.3 Beverage & Sweetened Food Flavor

Applicable Finished Goods: Vanilla syrup, flavored drinks, instant coffee mix, milk tea, flavored tea, dessert sauce Core Value: Balances bitter coffee and tea base notes, adds a smooth vanilla sweetness, and supports stable flavor release in liquid and powder beverage systems.

4.4 Cosmetic Fragrance & Household Essence

Applicable Finished Goods: Sweet floral perfume, body lotion, shampoo, soap, scented candle, air freshener Core Value: Adds a sweet-warm balsamic note that rounds floral and woody accords, stabilizes sweet fragrance complexes, and masks unpleasant base-material odors in personal-care and household products.

Quality

Full-Cycle QC & Compliance Credentials

SUNWAY Four-Stage Full-Cycle Quality Control System

1.Raw Material Incoming Inspection: Every incoming batch passes HPLC assay, melting range, moisture and odor-panel evaluation before warehousing; unqualified batches are strictly rejected.

2.Intermediate Process Monitoring: Real-time temperature and humidity control during crystallization and drying; regular sampling inspection of purity, particle size, color and odor profile.

3.Finished Product Full-Index Detection: Every outgoing batch completes all test items listed on the official COA, covering HPLC assay, melting range, loss on drying, heavy metals and safety indicators.

4.12-Month Batch Sample Retention Mechanism: Sealed dry representative samples of each batch are preserved for 12 months to support full quality traceability for any after-sales quality verification.

Complete Batch Export Documents Provided Per Shipment

Official Batch COA with full HPLC chromatogram data

MSDS / SDS Global Safety Data Sheet

TDS Technical Datasheet

Flavoring substance compliance statement (FEMA 3107 / JECFA / GB 2760 / FDA 172.515)

Non-GMO & Allergen-Free Statement; Halal and Kosher supporting documents upon request; IFRA guideline compliance declaration for fragrance use

Global Compliance Standards

Food flavor grade complies with GB 2760, FEMA GRAS 3107, JECFA and EU Regulation 1334/2008; fragrance grade meets IFRA and global cosmetic ingredient safety requirements. Separate safety-indicator thresholds for food-use and fragrance-use scenarios satisfy cross-border import inspection requirements of EU, USA, Southeast Asia and other target markets.

Storage

Storage, Handling & Shelf Life Guidance

Standard Storage Environment

Store unopened original packaging in a tightly closed, cool and dry warehouse at 10-25 C with relative humidity Max 60%, fully protected from light. Keep strictly away from direct sunlight, heat sources, humid air and strong oxidizing chemicals. Prevent moisture absorption and oxidation that cause caking, yellowing and odor weakening.

Post-Opening Handling Tips

Seal the bag or drum tightly immediately after each sampling, and finish consumption within 30 days to prevent moisture absorption, caking and impurity contamination. Transfer residual powder into small-volume sealed moisture-proof light-blocking containers for long-term preservation.

Special Operation Reminder

All sampling and batching operations shall be carried out in a dry, ventilated area; avoid prolonged exposure to humid air. Do not co-store with strong oxidizers, and avoid repeated drastic temperature fluctuations that promote condensation inside the package.

Valid Shelf Life

24 months under intact sealed dry dark storage; assay, melting range and odor indicators are fully guaranteed within the expiry date.

Why SUNWAY

Sunway Core Competitive Advantages

- High-Purity Crystallized Vanilla Flavor Stable Supply Chain Direct cooperation with professional crystallization and purification manufacturers; strict control over HPLC assay, melting range, color and foreign-odor impurities, with consistent batch-to-batch sweet vanilla odor profile superior to generic market vanillin materials.

- Flavor-House-Oriented Formulation Technical Support Our aroma formulation specialists provide free one-to-one consultation on compound-essence formula adjustment, offering reference suggestions on dosage and accord matching to solve weak vanilla notes or odor imbalance; custom mixed-flavor pre-blending service is negotiable.

- Complete Standardized Export Documentation System Full set of standardized export papers with the HPLC chromatogram attached to the batch COA, meeting customs inspection and third-party laboratory re-test requirements of global flavor-importing countries.

- Flexible Tiered Pricing & Order Volume Matching 5kg small trial bags are supported for laboratory formula development; favorable bulk tiered prices apply to 25kg drum shipments, balancing R&D trial demand and mass-production cost control.

- Flavor & Fragrance Series Mixed-Loading Capability Container mixed loading with other SUNWAY aroma ingredients on separated pallets eliminates cross-odor pollution risk and helps customers reduce comprehensive logistics expenditure across food, beverage and cosmetic programs.

Looking for a Reliable Vanillin Supplier?

If you are seeking stable, high-purity Vanillin with complete international compliance documents, Sunway (Hangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is your reliable China partner.

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