Additives
Acetic Acid (E260): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Preservative · pH regulator
The main component of vinegar. Completely safe at food levels. Used as a food preservative for thousands of years.
- Category
- Preservative — pH regulator
- Typically used in
- Pickles, sauces, condiments, bread
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
- Also listed as
- Vinegar
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