What Vanilla Scientific does

Vanilla Scientific, operating under the legal name Extraction House Europe, UAB, is a Lithuanian manufacturer of natural vanilla extracts, pastes, powders, and whole beans, headquartered at Mokslininku 2, Vilnius. The company runs a single in-house production facility with full control from raw material selection to final formulation, sourcing vanilla from Madagascar, Uganda, and Indonesia. Its product portfolio spans multiple vanilla varieties (Madagascar Bourbon, Uganda Planifolia, Indonesia Tahitensis) in liquid extracts at 1-fold, 2-fold, and 10-fold concentrations, organic and ethanol-free variants, concentrated pastes with visible bean specks, dry powders, and whole beans offered in Gourmet and Extraction grades. The portfolio was extended in February 2025 with the launch of the Bourbon Vanilla Gourmet Extract with Seeds.

The company operates a hybrid B2B/B2C go-to-market. On the B2B side, it sells industrial volumes (25L HDPE canisters and 1000L IBC containers) of standardized and custom-formulated extracts directly to food industry manufacturers, supported by a field sales motion that includes presence at Fi Europe and Warsaw Food Expo. On the B2C side, it sells gourmet-grade products in 100ml–1L formats through its own e-commerce storefront (extractionhouse.com), Amazon.de, and a network of specialty retailers, cake decorating suppliers, and bakeries across at least 12 European countries. The company is FSSC 22000 and HALAL certified, positioning it for regulated industrial procurement.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced, pay-as-you-go sales with no subscription or licensing model in place. Pricing ranges from €9.49 for a 200ml retail bottle to €600 for a 20kg carton of premium whole beans. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and at 8 employees it operates as a small, narrowly focused ingredient manufacturer with a stated intention to extend its extraction platform into coffee and citrus botanicals.

Name

Vanilla Scientific

Legal name

Extraction House Europe, UAB

Website

https://vanillascientific.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vanilla Scientific (operating as Extraction House Europe, UAB) is a Lithuanian manufacturer of natural vanilla extracts, pastes, powders, and beans. It serves European food manufacturers via direct B2B sales and gourmet chefs/artisans through e-commerce and specialty retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flavor Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural Extracts & Essential Oils (Botanical/Citrus/Herb/Spice Extracts) (AFAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flavor Houses & Compound Flavor Manufacturing (AFAJADAA), Flavorings & Extracts (Natural & Artificial) (CRADAOAA)

Keywords

• Vanilla extracts manufacturing
• Natural flavor ingredients
• Botanical extracts production
• Food ingredients manufacturing
• Gourmet vanilla products

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vanilla Product Sales: Sale of vanilla extracts, pastes, powders, and beans in various formats (100ml to 1000L containers). Products available in gourmet and industrial grades with different fold concentrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vanilla Scientific manufactures and sells natural vanilla extracts, pastes, powders, and beans under the Extraction House brand, with in-house scientific extraction carried out in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company offers both industrial-grade ingredients for food manufacturers (25L and 1000L containers, customizable fold, viscosity, and concentration) and a gourmet line of retail-size bottles (100ml-1L) for chefs, artisans, and home bakers, and has begun expanding into other botanical extracts such as coffee and citrus.

Product overview

Vanilla Scientific operates as a manufacturer of natural vanilla extracts, powders, pastes, and beans, operating under the Extraction House brand. The product portfolio centers on vanilla extracts (including Madagascar Bourbon, Uganda Planifolia, and Indonesia Tahitensis varieties) available in multiple formats: liquid extracts (with 1-fold, 2-fold, 10-fold concentrations including organic and ethanol-free variants), concentrated pastes, and dry powders. The company also offers vanilla beans in Gourmet and Extraction grades from Madagascar, Uganda, and Indonesia. Products are positioned across two market segments: industrial food manufacturers (seeking consistent, scalable vanilla solutions) and gourmet/chef markets (seeking premium vanilla with visible seeds for culinary applications). All products are developed and manufactured in Vilnius, Lithuania, with quality assurance under FSSC 22000 certification. The company has recently expanded into botanical extracts beyond vanilla, including coffee and citrus extracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gourmet line: Premium vanilla products designed for chefs, artisans, and gourmet creators seeking the finest ingredients.

Products and services

• Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract Classic Bourbon vanilla extract delivering pure, authentic Madagascar vanilla flavor, free from added sweeteners or artificial ingredients. Available in 1-fold, 2-fold, 10-fold, and custom formulations. Unit sizes include 25L HDPE canisters and 1000L IBC containers for industrial buyers.
• Uganda Planifolia Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract crafted from Uganda Planifolia vanilla beans, free from added sweeteners or artificial ingredients, designed for manufacturers seeking to elevate products with high-quality vanilla.
• Indonesia Tahitensis Vanilla Extract Indonesia vanilla extract providing a natural option with a robust flavor profile, ideal for applications requiring bold, resilient vanilla that maintains flavor integrity in high-heat processes.
• Organic Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract Certified organic Bourbon vanilla extract crafted from organically grown Madagascar vanilla beans, supporting sustainable sourcing for environmentally conscious brands while delivering rich, authentic vanilla flavor.
• Ethanol-free Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract Ethanol-free Bourbon vanilla extract for customers seeking options without alcohol, delivering the same rich natural taste of Madagascar vanilla. Ingredients include water, glycerine, and vanilla bean extractives.
• Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Paste Rich, concentrated vanilla paste with visible bean specks for premium visual appeal, free from added sweeteners or artificial ingredients. Available in 5L and 25L HDPE canisters.
• Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Powder Natural vanilla powder available in premium powder, spent powder, and vanilla seeds variants, supplied in 5kg plastic bags for industries requiring a dry, easy-to-use vanilla ingredient.
• Vanilla Beans Pristine vanilla beans from Madagascar, Uganda, and Indonesia origins, offered in Gourmet and Extraction Grade (RedUS) variants, with Madagascar Bourbon beans also available as certified organic. Unit size: 20kg carton box.
• Bourbon Vanilla Gourmet Extract Premium Bourbon vanilla extract targeted at the gourmet market for ice creams, custards, pastries, chocolate ganaches, fruit preparations, and savory sauces. Available with or without seeds in 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, and 1L PET bottles. Clean label, no allergens, no GMOs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full traceability and transparency in every batch
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vilnius UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for product development combining scientific knowledge with natural ingredient expertise. University partnership supports extraction innovation and scientific approach to natural extract manufacturing.
• Leading Research InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading research institutions to explore new frontiers in vanilla science, ensuring products are at cutting edge of quality and sustainability.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Symrise: Major flavor house with food and beverage extract portfolio including vanilla. Competes with Vanilla Scientific for industrial food manufacturer accounts but offers full flavor formulation services at global scale.
• Robertet: French family-owned flavor and fragrance house with strong natural extract heritage. Comparable on the natural botanical extract positioning, particularly in European gourmet and industrial channels.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Global ingredient giant producing natural extracts and flavors for food manufacturers. Directly comparable on the industrial vanilla/natural extract capability but with vastly larger R&D, application lab and account coverage.
• McCormick & Company: Global flavor company with vanilla extracts plus broad flavor portfolio serving industrial and retail customers. Overlaps with Vanilla Scientific in industrial and gourmet vanilla but competes across many other flavor categories.
• dsm-firmenich: Global taste, scent and nutrition company formed from dsm and Firmenich merger. Comparable in natural flavor extracts for food and beverage, with end-to-end ingredient solutions across health and nutrition verticals.
• Givaudan: Largest global flavor and fragrance house with extensive natural extract capabilities serving multinational food manufacturers. Comparable on the industrial natural extract / custom formulation axis, though at vastly greater scale and category breadth.

Direct peers

• Heilala Vanilla: Single-origin vanilla producer with traceability story and extraction capabilities, supplying both retail and industrial customers. Comparable to Vanilla Scientific on sustainable sourcing narrative and multi-format product range.
• Cook Flavoring Company: Long-established US vanilla extract manufacturer serving industrial customers. Comparable to Vanilla Scientific on industrial B2B vanilla extract focus, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Nielsen-Massey Vanillas: Premium vanilla extract manufacturer (Madagascar, Tahitian, Mexican origins) serving both industrial food manufacturers and gourmet chefs globally. Closest direct comparable to Vanilla Scientific's dual B2B/B2C vanilla model with multi-origin, clean-label positioning.

Emerging players

• Symphony Flavors & Fragrances: Mid-sized flavor house specializing in natural and organic extracts for food and beverage manufacturers. Closest scale-comparable to Vanilla Scientific as a non-incumbent specialist, though US-based and broader in category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vanilla-scientific
• Instagraminstagram.com/extraction.house

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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