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Wine Vinegar

Safe

Wine vinegar is a traditional culinary acidulant. Acetic acid is GRAS by FDA; routine culinary use is not associated with adverse health effects in healthy adults.

Found in

2,002 products

What it is

Vinegar produced by acetic acid fermentation of wine.

Acidulant and flavoring agent.

Why it's flagged

dental enamel erosion with frequent undiluted use

What regulators actually say

"Acetic acid... is generally recognized as safe when used in food in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

21 CFR 184.1005 — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Acetic acid GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1005

European Union — EFSA

Traditional food ingredient

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