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Acetic Acid
Acetic Acid
Also known as: E260, ethanoic acid
Safe
Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar and is universally recognized as safe. EFSA and JECFA do not set a numerical ADI.
Found in
5,867 products
E-number
E260
Type
preservative
What it is
Acetic acid (E260), the principal acid in vinegar.
Acidity regulator, preservative, flavoring.
What regulators actually say
"The Panel established a group ADI 'not specified' for acetic acid (E 260) and acetates."
"Acetic acid is GRAS as a direct human food ingredient."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1005).
European Union — EFSA
Authorised E260; ADI 'not specified' (no numerical limit needed).
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