Vanilla Extract
Vanillin is used in flavouring food, beverages, fragrances etc. Vanilla Extract (a form of vanillin) is used in almost every baking recipe and gives the food a unique flavour. This is the most common use of vanillin.
PHARMACEUTICAL Use
Vanillin is used in the preparation of pharmaceutical drugs for Parkinson's disease, hypertension and many other drugs. See Benefits page for more information.
Tobacco
Tobacco manufacturers use vanillin as a flavouring in cigarettes. Vanillin can be added to the tobacco, cigarette paper or filter. Vanillin masks the harshness of tobacco smoke, making smoking easier.