1. An artificially produced organic compound that mimics the flavor and aroma of natural vanilla, created through chemical synthesis rather than extraction from vanilla beans
Most commercial ice cream flavoring uses synthetic vanillin rather than real vanilla extract.
A maioria dos aromatizantes de sorvete comercial usa vanilina de síntese em vez de extrato de baunilha real.
2. A white crystalline chemical substance (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries
Synthetic vanillin is more economical and consistent in quality than natural vanilla.
A vanilina de síntese é mais econômica e consistente em qualidade do que a baunilha natural.