Food-Grade Glacial Acetic Acid Distributor and Supplier

Hawkins is your reliable wholesale food-grade liquid glacial acetic acid distributor and supplier. We offer this product in various percentages and even provide custom blending services.

Hawkins: Reliable Acetic Acid Distributor

At Hawkins, all food-grade ingredients, like our liquid acetic acid, are treated with maximum care. We carefully manage every step of the manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and handling to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality.

A rigorous quality control process isn’t the only advantage Hawkins offers. As a domestic food-grade glacial acetic acid distributor and supplier, we’re protected from many of the factors that cause price increases and shipping delays for overseas companies. Additionally, our domestic operations team can quickly respond to any change requests, updating shipment timelines, chemical formulas, and packaging preferences in a matter of hours.

Common Uses of Glacial Acetic Acid

Glacial acetic acid is a widely used ingredient in the food and beverage industries, where it is used as an:

• Acidulant: It adds a sour taste to various foods and beverages, including salad dressings, pickles, condiments, jams, jellies, candies, and soft drinks.
• Preservative: The acidic properties of acetic acid inhibit the growth of bacteria and extend the shelf life of food products.
• Flavor enhancer: Glacial acetic acid enhances the flavors of other ingredients in dishes.
• Coagulant: When making cheese and certain other foods, glacial acetic acid is used to coagulate proteins.
• Craft-brewing additive: Acetic acid is used to adjust the acidity of wine and beer.

In most cases, the glacial acetic acid used for the above purposes is of 56%, 80%, or 99.5% concentration. We carry all of those concentrations and even offer custom blending services.

Safety Precautions for Glacial Acetic Acid

Food-grade glacial acetic acid is generally safe for use in food when used in appropriate amounts and handled properly. This product is a concentrated acid and can cause burns and irritation if not handled properly.

Food-Grade Acetic Acid 56%: General Characteristics

Our food-grade glacial acetic acid 56% has the following characteristics:

• Appearance: Clear, colorless solution
• Acetic Acid Chemical Formula: CH₃COOH
• Molecular Weight: 60.05
• Acetic Acid CAS#: 64-19-7
• Shelf Life: 365 days from date of manufacture
• Specific Gravity: 1.0580 – 1.0680

Food-Grade Acetic Acid: Additional Information

Allergen Statement: Product does not contain any of the known allergens including celery, milk products, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, fish and shellfish.

BSE/TSE Status: Product does not contain, nor is produced with any animal products or any material of animal origin, and does not contain BSE/TSE.

Country of Origin: Product is manufactured in the United States.

NSF Certification: Certified to NSF ANSI/Std. 60 with a maximum use level of 267 mg/L.

Gluten Status: Product is Gluten Free.

GMO Status: Product does not contain genetically-modified organisms nor are genetically-modified organisms used in its manufacture.

GRAS Status: Product is considered “GRAS” (Generally Recognized as Safe) under FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 21, Section §184.1005 for Acetic Acid. Please reference FDA’s CFR Title 21 for conditions of use.

Halal Status: Product is certified Halal.

Kosher Status: Product is certified Kosher-Pareve.

Food Grade, Glacial Acetic Acid Product Data Sheet 56%   

The Hawkins Advantage

Since 1938, Hawkins has been one of the most trusted names in domestic chemical solutions and services. Our manufacturing processes, transportation arrangements, and packaging methods set the bar for excellence in our industry.

To continue delivering the industry-leading products our clients have come to expect, we’ve heavily invested in our quality control and support teams. Thanks to these investments, we’re able to deliver a consistent, high-quality product while ensuring our customers receive the best service and support possible.

Finally, as a domestic acetic acid distributor, we’re not subject to the same cost fluctuations as overseas chemical suppliers. You can rest assured that your products will arrive in a timely manner from one of our locations.