FACTS:
Other names for Vinegar are Acetic Acid, Food number 260 or Ethanoic acid
Please note: we are not medical people,
so some of this information may be inaccurate.
It is based on personal experience only.
FOODS THAT USUALLY CONTAIN VINEGAR:
• Mayonnaise,
• Olives, Pickles and most sun-dried products (eg Greek Salad),
• Tomato sauce,
• Mustard pastes,
• Miso,
• Alcohol (although some people – like me - with vinegar allergy can drink alcohol).
FOODS THAT MAY CONTAIL VINEGAR:
• Bread Crumbs and Bread which could include Sausage rolls, Sausages,
• Some commercial stocks,
• Salad Dressings,
• Aioli,
• Curries,
• Some flavourings in packet chips and hot chips,
• Commercial Gravies,
• Commercial icings,
• Marinades,
• Fruit Cakes,
• Some Pastries,
• Some Ricotta Cheese,
• Some Mascarpone,
• Some Boccioni.
• Jarred garlic, ginger
• Some Asian sauces
NON-FOOD PRODUCTS:
• We have found that many hotels and restaurants polish their cutlery in a water/vinegar solution, so this is another trap to watch out for,
• Any shampoos, skin care or cosmetics that contain EDTA,
• Hand sanitiser gels (containing ethanol),
• Some soap on tap.
• I have reactions to touching acetate (eg micro-film)
FOODS THAT ARE OK:
• Citrus like Lemon and Lime Juice
Still working on this list, so this isn't all food. If you know of one, please email us
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