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  Acetic acid
Substance Information
Synonyms of Substance Name  ethanoic acid
CAS Number  64-19-7
INS Number  260
IUBMB Number  
Technological Function [Category (for enzyme preparations only)]  Microbial nutrients and microbial nutrient adjuncts
Description  Seimple organic, Weak acid. Clear liquid.
Functional Use  
Production Organism(for food enzymes)  NA
Donor Organism(for food enzymes)  NA
Area of Usage
Area Of Utilization  Microbial nutrients or microbial nutrient adjuncts in the course of manufacture of a food or drink
Food Category  Fermented food
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Adoption by CCFA/CCFAC  
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Residues (mg/kg) (less than)  
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Note  Cryoprotectants are ingredients that are added before the freezing step of the manufacturing process of live microorganisms to protect them from damage during freezing and freeze-drying.
JECFA Evaluation See JECFA
JECFA Evaluation https://apps.who.int/food-additives-contaminants-jecfa-database/chemical.aspx?chemID=4785
Comments 19th JECFA (1975) updated in 1992, 2002, and 2004.
JECFA Specifications http://www.fao.org/food/food-safety-quality/scientific-advice/jecfa/jecfa-additives/details-simple/en/?ins_id=260
Notes and References
Other Evaluations  https://www.fao.org/gsfaonline/additives/details.html?id=170
Special Use History  
Approval information  USA: 21 CFR 184.1005 Canada: approved as a food additive for use in many types of food, standardized and unstandardized. Also approved for use in NHPs as an Acidifying Agent, Buffering Agent, Flavour Enhancer, PH Adjuster, Preservative Antimicrobial
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Acetic acid
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