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Ingredient library

Neutral · Acidulant

Vinegar

Also appears on labels as: organic apple cider vinegar, apple cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, buffered vinegar, buffered distilled white vinegar, acetic acid (vinegar)

Dilute acetic acid from fermented fruit or grain.

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Where it comes from
Fermentation.
Why it's in the product
Flavor, mild preservation, and pH adjustment.
Safety and toxicity
Safe at the amounts used. Undiluted vinegar is an irritant, which is not what is happening in a food.

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Found in 56 scored products

Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.

Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
NudgesGrillers Chicken Jerky
Panel Score 82 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
MerrickSlow Cooked BBQ Treats Memphis Style Glazed Tendersimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Zuke'sMini Naturals Chicken Recipe Training Treats
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
InstinctRaw Boost Grain-Free Chicken
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Zuke'sMini Naturals Peanut Butter Recipe
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
MerrickPower Bites Real Texas Beef
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
FruitablesSkinny Minis Apple Bacon
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloTrue Chews Chewy Chicken Recipe Cat Treats
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PetPlateBarkin' Beef
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PetPlateLip Lickin' Lamb
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
TropiCleanAlcohol Free Postbiotic Ear Wash
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Zesty PawsCalming Cat Mousse
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Only Natural PetJust Relax Herbal Calming Support Soft Chews for Cats
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Chewy MadeSnacking Sticks Grain-Free Beef Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
MerrickLil' Plates Teensy Turducken Recipe Small Breed Treatsimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
MerrickPower Bites Real Chicken Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pet HonestyGut + Immune Health Digestive Probiotic Chews (Duck Flavor)
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Top Chews 100% natural dog treatsChicken and Apple Recipe: sausage bitesimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Full MoonOrganic Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Full MoonSavory Chicken Jerky Bites
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Chris ChristensenSmart Rinse Hypoallergenic All Coat Conditioner
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Open FarmImmune Supplement Chews for Dogs
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Newman's OwnSnack Sticks Chicken Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Superfood ScienceOrganic Turkey Dog Treat Mini-Sticks

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