Ingredient

Dry Vinegar Flavor

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use dry vinegar flavor to add a sour or tangy taste to foods …

What it is

Dry vinegar flavor is a powdered form of vinegar, often made by spray-drying liquid vinegar with a carrier like maltodextrin. It provides the tangy taste of vinegar in a convenient, shelf-stable powder form.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use dry vinegar flavor to add a sour or tangy taste to foods without adding moisture. It is commonly found in snack foods like chips and pretzels, as well as in processed meats and appetizers.

Health notes

Dry vinegar flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. It is a common food ingredient and is not associated with adverse health effects when consumed in typical amounts. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated vinegar and its components, but specific evaluations for 'dry vinegar flavor' as a distinct entity may vary.

Allergen info

Dry vinegar flavor is not typically derived from major allergens. However, it is important to check the ingredient list for any carrier substances that might be derived from allergens like wheat or soy.

Products containing Dry Vinegar Flavor

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AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Chicken Sandwich Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 275kcal 11.3Protein 9.9Fat 35.2Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Potato Chips, Vinegar & Salt Chips, Pretzels & Snacks High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 526kcal 7.5Protein 30.1Fat 54.5Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Potato Chips, Vinegar & Salt Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 53.6Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Pork Skins Chicharrones, Vinegar & Salt Other Snacks 571kcal 57.1Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Potato Chips, Vinegar & Salt Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Chorizo Premium Pork Sausage, Chorizo Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 446kcal 19.6Protein 30.4Fat 8.9Carbs Dutch Farms Inc. Dutch Farms, Spicy Chicken Sandwich Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 275kcal 11.3Protein 9.9Fat 35.2Carbs Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C. Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage, Jalapeno Cheddar Frozen Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 319kcal 12.1Protein —Fat 5.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chorizo Fully Cooked Pork Sausage Patties, Chorizo Frozen Patties and Burgers High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 392kcal 13.7Protein 35.3Fat 3.9Carbs

Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C. Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 348kcal 13.6Protein 28.8Fat 4.5Carbs

Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C. Jalapeno Cheddar Summer Sausage, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 321kcal 17.9Protein 26.8Fat 1.8Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Steak-EZE Redi-Steak Buffalo Chicken Philly Style Slices Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed 116kcal 13.4Protein 4.6Fat 5.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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