Acetic acid has a very limited use in beverages, only finding use where its vinegary character can contribute to a suitable flavour balance in the intended product. It is seldom used in anything except non-fruit beverages.
Pure glacial acetic acid is colourless crystalline solid (m.p. 16) with a suffocating, pungent aroma. It is one of the organic acids in terms of its dissociation constant and can displace carbonic acid from carbonates