Description
Acetic Acid Food Grade is used in condiments preservation and food processing.
Acetic Acid Food Grade is a safe, clear liquid used as an acidity regulator (E260), preservative, and flavoring agent in foods like pickles, sauces, and condiments, ensuring compliance with Food Chemical Codex (FCC) standards. It typically comes in concentrations ranging from 5-8% (household) to 30-99% (glacial) for industrial food, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth and enhancing tartness.
Key Applications & Uses
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- Preservative: Inhibits bacterial growth in salad dressings, sauces, and pickles.
- Flavoring Agent: Provides a distinct, sharp taste in vinegar, condiments (ketchup, mustard), and snacks like salt & vinegar chips.
- Acidity Regulator: Lowers the pH of food products.
- Coagulant: Used in the production of cheese, such as paneer.
- Cleaning: Used for sanitizing food processing equipment.
Specifications & Safety
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- Food Grade Standard: Must comply with the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- CAS Number: 64-19-7.
- Concentrations: Available as 5-8%, 30%, and 99% (glacial).
- Safety: It is corrosive; proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and eye protection, is required during handling.
Common Packaging
Food-grade acetic acid is often sold in quantities suitable for industry or bulk food preparation, such as 25L, 30kg, or 200L containers.
Food-grade acetic acid is often sold in quantities suitable for industry or bulk food preparation, such as 25L, 30kg, or 200L containers.
