INCI Name
Apple Cider Vinegar ...
Functions
4 Roles
Sustainability
8/10
Category
actives
What It Does
Apple Cider Vinegar Powder on tapioca starch carrier is a dry, free-flowing form of traditional apple cider vinegar, produced by spray-drying fermented apple juice onto a tapioca starch base — notably without maltodextrin, making it suitable for clean-label and allergen-conscious formulations. The tapioca carrier improves handling, dispersibility, and shelf stability while preserving the naturally occurring acetic acid, malic acid, and trace bioactive compounds characteristic of ACV. Formulators choose this powder format for its ease of incorporation into anhydrous, waterless, and solid cosmetic formats such as cleansing bars, dry shampoos, scalp treatments, and powder masks, where it contributes mild pH-lowering, gentle exfoliation, and scalp-balancing benefits without the handling challenges of liquid vinegar.
Technical Properties
pH Range
3.0-4.5
Optimal working range
Ionic Charge
anionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
none
Lather generation
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
fermented apple juice (acetic acid fermentation) carried on tapioca starch derived from cassava root
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Apple Cider Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin-free, on tapioca starch carrier)
- Common Name
- Vinaigre de cidre en poudre (Apple Cider Vinegar Powder)
- Category
- actives