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Fruit Vinegar

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Fruit vinegars are traditional fermented condiments; primary acid is acetic acid. Generally recognized as safe at culinary use levels; very acidic and can erode dental enamel with frequent undiluted intake.

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What it is

Vinegar produced by acetic-acid fermentation of fruit-derived alcohol (e.g., apple, grape, berry wines).

Acidulant/condiment; used in dressings, marinades, preserving.

Why it's flagged

dental enamel erosion with frequent undiluted use

What regulators actually say

"Fruit vinegar is the product made from the alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentations of the juice of fruit."

FDA Compliance Policy Guide 525.825 — Vinegar, Definitions — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Vinegar is GRAS; FDA Compliance Policy Guide CPG 525.825 covers labeling of vinegars.

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food product.

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