Ingredient

Vinegar Flavor

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use vinegar flavor to impart a tangy, acidic taste to foods without the …

What it is

Vinegar flavor is a food additive designed to mimic the taste of vinegar. It is typically made from a combination of acids, salts, and other flavor compounds, often including acetic acid, which is the main component of vinegar. These ingredients are blended to create a specific flavor profile that can range from mild to sharp.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use vinegar flavor to impart a tangy, acidic taste to foods without the liquid volume or specific properties of actual vinegar. It is often found in savory products like snacks, frozen meals, and appetizers where a controlled sourness is desired. It can also be used in sauces and marinades.

Health notes

Vinegar flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various flavoring substances, and their safety is assessed based on intended use. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Research on the specific health impacts of artificial vinegar flavors is limited, but they are not generally considered a significant health concern.

Allergen info

Vinegar flavor is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Vinegar Flavor

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Man Cave Mini Beef Patties, Blue Cheese Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 268kcal 17.9Protein 20.5Fat 2.7Carbs Snak-King Corp. Pork Rinds, Chicharrones, Louisiana Style Hot Other Snacks High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 536kcal 57.1Protein 28.6Fat 7.1Carbs Matlaws Food Products Inc Mac & Cheese Bites Breaded With Shrimp & Jalapeno Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 241kcal 8.0Protein 7.1Fat 36.6Carbs Matlaws Food Products Inc Chorizo Stuffed Clams Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 162kcal 8.4Protein 7.0Fat 15.5Carbs S & B Shokuhin Company Ltd Honey Teriyaki, Seasoning Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 286kcal 0Protein 0Fat 114Carbs Overhill Farms, Inc. Boneless Pork Rib Shaped Patty With Our Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce And Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Pork Rib Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 146kcal 5.0Protein 7.3Fat 15.1Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Bread Bowls Twin Sour Dough Breads & Buns High in sodium — 50% DV per serving 247kcal 11.0Protein 3.5Fat 41.9Carbs Vinegar & Salt Flavored Potatoes Chips, Vinegar & Salt Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Vinegar & Salt Flavored Potatoes Chips, Vinegar & Salt Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 53.6Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Pumpkin Pie Sundae, Pumpkin Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in added sugars — 98% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 264kcal 4.0Protein 11.4Fat 37.4Carbs Buffalo Style Breaded Chicken White Meat Chunks Boneless Wyngz, Buffalo Style Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Buffalo Style Breaded Chicken White Meat Chunks Boneless Wyngz, Buffalo Style Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 214kcal 13.4Protein 8.9Fat 22.3Carbs Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Honey; BBQ Minit Chef Specialty Foods Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Honey; BBQ Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 150kcal 12.5Protein 10Fat 5Carbs Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Honey; BBQ Minit Chef Specialty Foods Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Honey; BBQ Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 150kcal 12.5Protein 10Fat 5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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