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RESEARCH

A not-so-vanilla solution for vanillin

Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science have developed a bioengineered enzyme that can convert ferulic acid from plant waste into vanillin.

Vanillin is a chemical compound found in the seeds of vanilla plants that contributes the plant’s distinct aroma. Traditional laboratory methods for converting ferulic acid into vanillin typically have small yields and are not considered commercially viable.

The research team, led by Professor Toshik…