Concentrated acid used to fake traditional fermentation in cheap vinegars (synthetic vinegar). Safe but nutritionally empty.
Acetic Acid (Glacial) is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.
Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 87 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: FDA
Acetic Acid (Glacial) is also known as e260, acetic acid, оцетна киселина, glacial acetic acid — these all refer to the same ingredient.
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