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Is Vinegar vegetarian?

Vinegar

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Vinegar is a liquid consisting of dilute acetic acid and trace compounds, produced by the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria, typically from plant-derived sources such as grains, fruit, or wine.

Also known as Acetum (EU)
INCI name Vinegar
CAS number 8028-52-2
CosIng ID 92471
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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