ACETIC ACID

What is acetic acid?

Acetic acid (E-2600) or acetate (in salt form) is a chemical additive widely used for the preservation of processed foods in all sectors of industry. It is the most functional component of vinegar and therefore preserves to a large extent by regulating its acidity.

What are the problems with acetic acid as a food preservative?

The use of acetic acid as a preservative in food is particularly sensitive because, even at low doses, it can adversely change the organoleptics of the final product. In addition, it needs to be included in labelling as an additional E-number.

What clean label alternatives can replace the action of this acid?

At Amerex we have developed products that can replace the need to add a further additive such as acetic acid (E-260) using our standard biotechnology.

Take a look at the following example.