Vinegar
Also listed as White Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, and Apple Cider Vinegar.
This is what the ingredient is.
Vinegar is an acidic liquid from fermentation. Labels may say white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used in dressings, pickling, cleaning produce recipes, and as a flavor sharpener.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a conventional food ingredient. Acidity is what makes it useful for pickling under tested recipes.
Here is what research has found.
Food-grade vinegar is low risk; home canning mistakes, not vinegar itself, cause most related illnesses.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Do not use cleaning vinegar for food. Follow tested canning recipes for acidity.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.