Acetic acid
Acetic acid is high in Histamine. It also contains moderate levels of Salicylate. It has low levels of Tyramine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
The acid itself is not the problem — as an additive it is usually synthetic and carries no histamine. What it signals is fermentation: where you find acetic or lactic acid naturally (vinegar, pickles, sourdough, cultured dairy), bacteria have been at work and histamine follows. Judge the food, not the acid on the label. Sources: Comas-Basté et al., Biomolecules 2020; EFSA re-evaluation of acetic acid and acetates, 2020.
- SalicylateModerate
- TyramineLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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- Alginic acid→
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Acetic acid affect?
Acetic acid is notable for Histamine, Salicylate and Tyramine.
Does Acetic acid contain Histamine?
Yes — Acetic acid is high in Histamine. The acid itself is not the problem — as an additive it is usually synthetic and carries no histamine. What it signals is fermentation: where you find acetic or lactic acid naturally (vinegar, pickles, sourdough, cultured dairy), bacteria have been at work and histamine follows. Judge the food, not the acid on the label. Sources: Comas-Basté et al., Biomolecules 2020; EFSA re-evaluation of acetic acid and acetates, 2020.
Does Acetic acid contain Salicylate?
Acetic acid contains moderate levels of Salicylate.
Does Acetic acid contain Tyramine?
Acetic acid contains only low levels of Tyramine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.