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Because, to dye something, you need some sort of pigment/color. The food coloring is the dye; the vinegar is a weak acid which helps the dye to stick to the surface of the egg.

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because vinegar is yummy and it makes Easter eggs taste good because vinegar goes well with chocolate

It also helps the dye adhere to the egg better.

it gives the color to it

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