VeratraldehydeVeratraldehyde is a crystalline aroma chemical with a soft powdery vanilla custard quality. It is a really good alternative to vanillin (though it suffers from the same discolouration problems in soaps) or can be used to add nuance and interest to the same. In the age of the gourmand, this material absolutely cannot go unnoticed and we highly recommend it for all perfumers. If you are unfamiliar with the use of crystallines in perfume, take a look at