Vinegar 5%

About this product

This vinegar product carries a wellbeing score of 44%, which falls below the neutral 50% mark, indicating that certain formulation aspects may weigh slightly on overall wellness for regular consumption. Its safety score is 89%, reflecting a generally low risk profile for typical culinary use.

The primary functional ingredients are Water and Natural Alcohol Vinegar. Water serves as the diluting base, while the vinegar provides the characteristic acidity and acts as a natural preservative, supporting the product's role as a food condiment.

A notable concern is Food Coloring (E-150d), which carries medium-level concerns for potential carcinogenicity and organ toxicity. Additionally, Sulfite is present, and while generally safe, it may cause central nervous system effects at high doses.

Overall, this vinegar is a relatively safe pantry staple, though the added coloring and sulfite introduce minor wellbeing considerations that consumers may wish to weigh.

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