E260 — Acetic acid · page 59
E260 (Acetic acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 2,936 products sold in the United States. Function: preservative.
Nutri-Score
2,471 rated products
Median values
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Categories
- Frozen foods290
- Breads191
- Snacks111
- Cheeses73
- Sandwiches62
- Meals60
- Pizzas44
- Sushis33
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 59 of 62.
Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).