What foods and drinks contain acetic acid?
Vinegar is a 4-8% solution of acetic acid. Pickled vegetables
and meats contain vinegar. Vinegar-flavored potato chips and other
vinegar-flavored snacks have a dry powder form of acetic acid. Many
condiments contain vinegar, such as ketchup, prepared mustard, and
salad dressings. Vinegar is added to many foods, for flavoring and
as a preservative.
As far as beverages, acetic acid is sometimes found in wine and
other alcoholic beverages. Leadership Co., LTD, in Beijing China
introduced an acetic acid beverage in 2009.