Acetic Acid is a chemical compound also known as E260 and is found in Vinegar as well as various foods such as Vinegar-flavored chips. It’s Vegan Status is abundantly clear: It’s 100% Vegan.
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The reason Acetic Acid, also known as E260, is vegan is because it’s quite simply just a very strong acid. It’s made from Fermenting, so while theoretically it may be possible to make it in a non-vegan way in practice it’s essentially always vegan.
An interesting thing about this chemical, E260/Acetic Acid, it’s so acidic that it can completely dissolve solid rock. It’s some nasty potent stuff. Even Vinegar is only a couple percent Acetic Acid.
Is E260 Dangerous to Consume?
While it’s a deadly toxic chemical when it’s in it’s refined pure form it’s completely harmless in food-products, as it’s in low enough doses that you won’t be burned alive by it. Just don’t go drinking a bottle of Vinegar.
