Glacial Acetic Acid, CAS# 64-19-7, is a organic compound manufactured through fermentation, available as Pure White Free Flowing Crystalline Powder. Acetic Acid is widely used as preservatives. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E260.
No significant side effects reported. Acetic Acid may cause allergic reaction in specific groups of individuals.
As Acetic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Acetic Acid for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Acetic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Acetic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Acetic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Acetic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Acetic Acid reported up to now.
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