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Alcohol Vinegar
Alcohol Vinegar
Low concern
Alcohol (white distilled) vinegar consists primarily of dilute acetic acid in water. It is GRAS for food use.
Found in
53 products
What it is
White distilled vinegar made by fermenting distilled alcohol; approximately 5% acetic acid.
Acidulant, preservative, flavor.
Why it's flagged
- Tooth enamel erosion at high consumption
- Possible esophageal/gastric irritation
What regulators actually say
"Acetic acid is the chemical 1,3-dimethyl-1-propanoic acid... is GRAS when used in food."
"Vinegar is the product made by the alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentations of fruits or other materials."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1005 acetic acid; vinegar generally permitted)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; subject to EU food regulation
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