Acetic Acid | E 260

E 260 Acetic Acid

Acetic acid is naturally present in many foods. Produced by fermentation, it has been used for thousands of years as a preservative in pickles. It is a natural acid, and preservative and has no side effects, it is a normal component of all body cells. Should only be avoided by people who have a vinegar intolerance.

Category

Acidity Regulator

 

Description

Acetic acid is naturally present in many foods. Produced by fermentation, it has been used for thousands of years as a preservative in pickles.

 

Occurrence

Natural acid, preservative

 

Safety

No side effects, it is a normal component of all body cells. Should only be avoided by people who have a (very rare) vinegar intolerance.

 

Value

Acetic acid is used as a preservative largely in traditional products, where its flavour contributes to the overall flavour in, for example, pickles, sauces and salad dressings.

 

Used in

Acetic acid is used in pickling liquids, marinades, sauces, salad dressings and mayonnaise.

 

Global usage

Allowed to use in Europe and the US.