Glacial Acetic Acid Food Grade (E260)

Glacial Acetic Acid

Glacial acetic acid is a highly concentrated (99.7%+) form of acetic acid produced through methanol carbonylation or fermentation, used as an acidity regulator, preservative, antimicrobial agent, and flavor enhancer (E260) that inhibits microbial growth, adjusts pH, and provides tangy flavor. In the food industry, it functions as a natural preservative, pickling agent, and seasoning ideal for condiments, sauces, and processed foods with clean label appeal.

Food Industry Applications

• Pickling and condiments: Provides sharp acidity for pickles, olives, sauerkraut, and relishes preserving crunch, color, and flavor while preventing spoilage.

• Sauces and dressings: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor in ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, vinaigrettes, and barbecue sauces with stable pH control.

• Bakery products: Acts as dough conditioner and preservative in bread, tortillas, and gluten-free mixes extending shelf life and improving handling.

• Beverages: Adjusts acidity in soft drinks, fruit juices, and flavored waters providing tartness and microbial stability without aftertaste.

• Processed meats: Inhibits bacterial growth in sausages, salami, and ready-to-eat meats as natural antimicrobial while maintaining flavor balance.

Other Industry Applications

In chemical manufacturing, precursor for vinyl acetate and acetic anhydride; in textiles, used in dyeing and finishing; in plastics, produces PET resins; in cleaning, removes mineral deposits and rust; in laboratories, serves as analytical reagent and solvent.