Glacial Acetic Acid (Pure Acetic Acid)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
99% pure petroleum-synthesized acid; prohibited in Europe from being labeled as true biological vinegar due to corrosiveness.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved for synthetic vinegar; severe burn hazard
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Diluted food-grade vinegar substitute
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European Union (EFSA)
발효식초만 식초로 인정
Synthetic acetic acid banned from vinegar label
Commonly Found Foods
Synthetic pickling acidsindustrial condimentsartificial vinegar
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Naturally brewed vinegar✓ Apple cider vinegar
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