Ingredient

Cultured Vinegar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use cultured vinegar primarily as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer. Its tartness …

What it is

Cultured vinegar is a type of vinegar made by a fermentation process. Microorganisms, like bacteria and yeast, are used to convert sugars into alcohol, and then into acetic acid, which gives vinegar its characteristic sour taste and smell. This process can be done using various starting materials, such as grains, fruits, or vegetables.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cultured vinegar primarily as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer. Its tartness can balance sweetness and add complexity to food products. It is commonly found in pickles, relishes, salad dressings, sauces, and marinades.

Health notes

Cultured vinegar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. While vinegar contains acetic acid, which is the main active component, the amounts typically consumed in food are not associated with significant health risks. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated vinegar and its components. Some research suggests potential benefits of acetic acid, such as effects on blood sugar, but more studies are needed.

Allergen info

Cultured vinegar is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless made from gluten-containing grains and not properly processed to remove gluten.

Products containing Cultured Vinegar

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Safeway, Inc. Asian Style With White Meat Chicken Asian Inspired Slaw, White Meat Chicken, Romaine, Mandarin Oranges, Crispy Rice Noodles And Almonds With Sesame Ginger Dressing Salad, Asian Style Deli Salads 98kcal 5.9Protein 4.4Fat 9.8Carbs Safeway, Inc. Thai Style Salad With White Meat Chicken Asian Inspired Slaw, White Meat Chicken, Romaine, Cucumber, Peanuts, Red Bell Pepper, And Wonton Strips With Peanut Dressing, Thai Style With White Meat Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 127kcal 6.9Protein 7.8Fat 11.8Carbs Safeway, Inc. Apple & Walnut With Chicken Mixed Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Apples, Blue Cheese, Glazed Walnuts, Dried Cranberries With Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Dressing Salad, Apple & Walnut With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 137kcal 5.9Protein 6.9Fat 11.8Carbs

JMT Foods Tex-Mex Breakfast Just Egg, Plant-Based Cheese, Black Beans And Veggies With Taco Seasoning In A Gluten Free Crust, Tex-Mex Breakfast Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 124kcal 4.0Protein 7.1Fat 11.9Carbs Safeway, Inc. Caesar With Chicken Romaine Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese With Caesar Dressing Salad, Caesar With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 167kcal 7.8Protein 11.8Fat 6.9Carbs Safeway, Inc. Cobb With Chicken And Bacon Mixed Greens, White Meat Chicken, Hard Cooked Egg, Grape Tomatoes, Bacon Bits, Olives, And Cheddar Jack Cheese With Blue Cheese Dressing Salad, Cobb With Chicken And Bacon Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 186kcal 9.8Protein 15.7Fat 3.9Carbs

JMT Foods Gluten & Dairy Free Meaty Marinara Plant-Based Pockets Frozen Dinners & Entrees 265kcal 8.8Protein 6.2Fat 33.6Carbs

JMT Foods Spicy Southwest Plant-Based Pockets Frozen Dinners & Entrees 248kcal 8.8Protein 4.4Fat 31.9Carbs JMT Foods Plant-Based Pepperoni Pizza Pockets, Pepperoni Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 265kcal 8.0Protein 14.2Fat 28.3Carbs

JMT Foods Plant-Based Buffalo Chicken Pockets, Buffalo Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 239kcal 8.0Protein 12.4Fat 23.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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