Question

Which acid is used to make vinegar?

Answer 1

• Acetic acid $\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}\right)$ is used to make vinegar.
• Vinegar is used as a preservative for pickles, tomato sauce, etc.
• There are many different raw ingredients used to make vinegar.
• Sugar cane juice, rice, and other grains, grapes (balsamic vinegar), coconut water, fruit wines, kombucha, or apple cider can all be used to make vinegar. Spirit vinegar is a potent type of vinegar manufactured from sugar cane and double fermented, containing 5 to 21 percent acetic acid.