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Additive · Preservative

E260 — Acetic acid · page 44

E260 (Acetic acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 2,936 products sold in the United States. Function: preservative.

2,936products with a complete record
12%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
3.3 gsugars per 100 g (median)
1.5 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 7%B 5%C 31%D 29%E 29%

2,471 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 2,936 products
Calories200 kcal
Sugars3.3 g
Saturated fat1.2 g
Salt1.5 g

Categories

Most represented

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 73.85, 172.814, 173.370, 184.1005.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, ph control agent

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 64-19-7 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

2,936 products, most viewed first · page 44 of 62.

C
Cheese BurgersWhite CastleD
C
Cheeseburgers, sandwichesD
T
The original slider cheeseburgersWhite CastleD
Chicken & cheese sliders
Chicken & cheese sliders
B
Breakfast slidersE
S
Sausage, egg & cheese sliders, sausage, egg & cheeseD
B
Breakfast sandwichesD
Mini chicken tacos, Trader Joe's
Mini chicken tacosTrader Joe's
S
Sriracha chili sauceE
G
Gefen, pure homogenized mayonnaiseGefenE
Pickled Green Chilli (Whole), COCK BRAND
Pickled Green Chilli (Whole)COCK BRAND · 454g / 16oz / 375mLD
C
Cueritos seasoned pork rinds in brineGerman Wine Imports Inc.D
M
Macaroni SaladMarket PantryD
S
Steakhouse Potato SaladTarget StoresD
C
Chicken breastC
C
Chicken breast with rib meat coated with seasonings & paprikaB
J
Jalapeno stuffed queen olives
B
Buffalo-style chicken breastC
S
Sriracha seasoned chicken stripsC
S
Sriracha turkey sandwichD
S
Sandwich with turkey, avocado, cheddar cheese & bacon on sourdough bread club, turkey avocado clubD
C
Cream cheese wontons with sweet chili sauceE
J
Jalapeno cream cheese wontons with sweet chili sauce, jalapenoE
C
Cranberry almond chicken salad sandwichArcher FarmsD
T
Tail-on, peeled & deveined cooked shrimp with cocktail sauceC
Cranberry almond chicken salad sandwhich
Cranberry almond chicken salad sandwhichD
T
Turkey pastrami with swiss cheese & mustard on dark rye bread sandwich, turkey pastramiD
B
Buffalo style hummus, buffalo styleC
W
White-meat chicken strips seasoned with spicy sriracha sauce, sriracha seasoned chicken stripsC
G
Greek yogurt caesar romaine lettuce, garlic croutons & shredded parmesan cheese salad kit, greek yogurt caesarB
K
Korean barbecue flavored grilled chicken breastC
C
Chicken breast chunksA
J
Jalapeno stuffed queen olivesE
C
Cooked shrimp with cocktail sauceD
S
Special ginger snap cookiesArcher FarmsE
M
Meatless chicken, teriyakiTarget StoresA
A
Archer farms, pad thai stir-fry sauceArcher Farms
A
Archer farms, general tso stir-fry sauceD
R
Rice NoodlesTarget StoresC
K
Korma simmer sauce with coconut cream, yogurt, ginger & jalapeno peppersD
V
Vindaloo Simmer SauceTarget StoresC
Y
Yellow curry simmer sauceArcher FarmsD
P
Panang Ginger Curry Simmer SauceTarget StoresD
R
Red curry, thai-inspired meal kit
chicken tikka masala
chicken tikka masala · 16 oz
Q
Queso & roasted vegetables artisan pizzaTarget StoresD
T
Turkey sausage croissant sandwichesC
S
Stuffed PepperTarget StoresD

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).