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E260 — Acetic acid
Why it’s used
Acidity regulator and preservative — the acid responsible for vinegar's sourness — used to adjust pH, add tartness, and inhibit microbial growth in pickles, sauces, and condiments.
Other names
Ethanoic acid, Glacial acetic acid
Diet flags
Vegan, passesVegetarian, passes
Regulatory status
USA — Allowed
GRAS as a direct food substance for pickling/curing, flavoring, flavor enhancement, and pH control, per 21 CFR 184.1005; used at levels consistent with current good manufacturing practice. Source (2026-07-22)
EU — Allowed
Authorized EU-wide food additive (Group I) under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex II; permitted in most food categories at quantum satis — only the amount necessary to achieve the intended effect. Source (2026-07-22)
Found in these products
1 product in our database contains E260.