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EU authorises vinegar additives for acetic acid

Additives caramels (E 150a-d) and sulphur dioxide — sulphites (E 220-228) will be permitted in acetic acid diluted with water to 4-30% by volume.

The amendment came into effect on 25 February. According to the European Commission, it ensures "transparency and legal certainty" regarding the use of food additives in the food.

Diluted acetic acid is also authorised for use in food in Europe, while the European Union defines vinegar as a liquid produced by the biological process of alcoholic or acetous fermentation of substances from agricultural origin, such as fruit, cereal grains, wine, cider or malt. Plants or parts of plants, including fruit, spices, salt or sugar may be added for flavouring.

 

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Food Labelling Services comments:

All additives have to be approved for use in a product and be registered on the EU List of approved additives - Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. For further advice on whether an additive is permitted or not, please contact Food Labelling Services HERE