Acetic acid (E260)
Updated October 2, 2026
Acetic acid (E260) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 8,529 products in our database, 2,998 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E260
- E-number
- E260
- Function
- Preservatives
- Found in
- 8,529 products (2,998 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Acetic acid
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Acetic acid.
Popular products with Acetic acid
e NOVA 3 
NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 
e NOVA 3 
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 Acetic acid-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Acetic acid and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 How to spot Acetic acid on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Acetic acid?
In our database, Acetic acid most often appears in groceries, frozen foods, salted snacks and breads.
How many products contain Acetic acid?
8,529 published products on Foodmetria list Acetic acid, including 2,998 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.