also: わにりん
vanillin
Refers to the organic compound vanillin, the primary component of vanilla bean extract, used as a flavoring agent.
Vanillin is the main component of vanilla's aroma.
このお菓子には合成バニリンが使われている。
Synthetic vanillin is used in this confectionery.
Alternate spelling reflecting the 'v' sound; less common than バニリン.
Rare spelling; may be encountered in older texts or as a variant.
Loanword from English 'vanillin', ultimately derived from 'vanilla'.