May help reduce added sugar intake

Utilizing vanilla bean powder or extract in dishes and beverages may help you consume less added sugar. In 2020, 129 young individuals participated in a study that discovered that sugary beverages' perceived sweetness increased when the vanilla scent was added. A 2021 study also showed that adding vanilla flavor to yogurt with lower sugar did not change the way people perceived it to be sweet.

Additionally, a 2020 research of 112 kids found that over 80% of the participants liked reduced-sugar desserts more overall when vanilla was added to milk-based sweets. This implies that including vanilla in desserts can eliminate the need for additional sugar.