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Grain Vinegar

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Grain vinegar is a fermented food consisting primarily of water and acetic acid. It has a long history of safe culinary use and is not associated with adverse health effects in normal dietary amounts.

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What it is

Vinegar produced by fermenting grain alcohol (typically corn, rice, or barley) into acetic acid.

Acidifier, preservative, flavoring.

Why it's flagged

acidity may erode tooth enamel with frequent direct consumption

What regulators actually say

"Acetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 64-19-7) is the chief acid of vinegar. The ingredient is generally recognized as safe when used in food."

21 CFR 184.1005 - Acetic acid — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a vinegar (21 CFR 184.1005 acetic acid)

European Union — EFSA

Whole food/fermented product

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