Edible acetic acid (Also as glacial acetic acid)
I. Characteristics
Ethanol is gradually oxidized under the action of oxidants such as acidic potassium permanganate, acidic potassium dichromate or oxygen/catalyst.
Product purity: The acetic acid prepared in the laboratory may contain a small amount of acetaldehyde, water and other impurities, and further distillation and purification are required. The purity of acetic acid produced industrially is relatively high (up to over 99%).
Ii. Uses of Edible Acetic Acid:
Edible glacial acetic acid can be used as an acidulant and flavor enhancer, and is often applied in tomato sauce, mayonnaise, rice sugar sauce, pickles, cheese, and sugar products, etc.