Acetic acid
additive ingredient
What is it?
Acetic acid is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: acetic acid (1a260) 5.00 g, ethanoic acid
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 product
Products containing acetic acid
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about acetic acid
Is Acetic acid good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is acetic acid in dog food?
Acetic acid is the acid found in vinegar, often listed as E260, and is used as an acidifier or preservative. It gives a sour taste and can help control pH in recipes.
Is acetic acid safe for dogs?
It is generally recognised as safe when used in small quantities in commercial pet foods. Some dogs with sensitive stomachs may react to acidic ingredients, so introduce new foods gradually.
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How many UK dog foods contain acetic acid?
1 UK product lists acetic acid as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is acetic acid called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: acetic acid (1a260) 5.00 g, ethanoic acid. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade acetic acid?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.