Food & Beverage Processing

Sodium Hydroxide 50% Membrane Grade solution in a 1-gallon jug, Alliance Chemical

Sodium Hydroxide 50% Membrane Grade (Caustic Soda, Lye)

50%Membrane Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $39.00

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Phosphoric Acid 85% USP Food Grade

85%USP Food Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–250 Gallon

From $39.00

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D-Limonene 94% - Food Grade

94%Food Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $60.50

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Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate USP Grade in a 5 lb white plastic bottle from Alliance Chemical

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate FCC, USP GRADE

USP Grade

Available sizes: 2 lbs.–1769.60 lbs (40 Bags)

From $34.00

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Phosphoric Acid 75% USP Food Grade

75%USP Food Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $18.00

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Propylene Glycol USP Grade

100%USP Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $24.00

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Glycerin USP Grade

100%USP Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $26.27

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Citric Acid Monohydrate - USP Food Grade

99.5%USP Food Grade

Available sizes: 2 lbs.–55 Lbs.

From $19.00

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Potassium Bicarbonate USP FCC Grade in a 2-pound bag for food and pharmaceutical applications, Alliance Chemical

Potassium Bicarbonate - FCC USP Grade

USP Grade

Available sizes: 2 lbs.–50 Lbs.

From $37.58

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n-Propyl Alcohol

100%Technical Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $19.20

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Hexane ACS Reagent Grade

98.5%ACS Reagent Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–55 Gallon

From $30.42

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Glacial Acetic Acid Food Grade in 36 5-gallon white plastic jugs on a wooden pallet, Alliance Chemical

Acetic Acid Glacial - Food Grade

100%Food Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $32.40

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10% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

10%Food Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $24.20

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5% Acetic Acid Food Grade, pallet of 36 5-gallon jugs for pH adjustment and food preservation, Alliance Chemical

5% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

5%Food Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $22.00

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30% Diluted Acetic Acid Food Grade

30%Food Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $24.20

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Propylene Glycol 50% USP Grade solution in a 1-gallon white plastic jug by Alliance Chemical

Propylene Glycol 50% – USP Grade (C3H8O2)

50%USP Grade

Available sizes: 1 Quart–330 Gallon

From $18.52

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About Food & Beverage Processing

Buy food-grade and USP chemicals from Alliance Chemical for food processing, beverage production, and food-contact applications.

Products In This Collection

This collection includes 75% vinegar ACS Grade (74–76% acetic acid), acetic acid glacial Food Grade (CAS 64-19-7, ≥99.7%, FCC/USP), acetic acid glacial ACS Grade, and calcium chloride Technical Grade (CAS 10043-52-4). Food-grade products meet FDA, FCC, and USP specifications.

Common Applications

Food-grade acetic acid and vinegar are used as acidulants in condiment manufacturing, pH control in fermentation and brewing, preservatives in food production, and cleaning agents for food processing equipment. Calcium chloride is used in cheese making, canning, beer brewing water adjustment, and concrete acceleration.

Why Buy From Alliance Chemical

All food-grade products include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and lot-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming USP, FCC, or FDA compliance. Alliance Chemical ships with no minimum order.

Related: See the Organic Acids and Phosphoric Acid collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which chemical grade is appropriate for food and beverage processing?

Use the grade and documentation required by the specific process, product-contact conditions, customer specification, and applicable regulations. FCC, USP, food-grade, and ACS designations are not interchangeable for every application.

Can a chemical be used in a food-contact application?

Only use materials that are approved and documented for the intended food-contact application. The buyer is responsible for confirming regulatory status, process controls, and customer requirements before use.

How should I choose between vinegar, acetic acid, and citric acid?

Selection depends on the intended process, required concentration, flavor or formulation constraints, equipment compatibility, and applicable product specification. Review the relevant technical documents before making a process decision.

Are Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Analysis available?

Product documentation is available for quality review and safe handling. Confirm the product, lot, grade, and documentation requirements with your quality or regulatory team before ordering.