01 / 04What it is
E330 in plain English
Citric acid is naturally present in citrus fruits and produced commercially by fermentation.
Naturally occurring in citrus fruit.
02 / 04Why it's used
It sharpens the taste.
To add a tart, sharp note to flavour profiles and to lower pH so other preservatives can do their job.
acidulant
03 / 04Health concerns
No meaningful safety concern.
Recognised safe by EFSA, FDA and FSANZ at typical exposure.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Safe
- Filtr score penalty
- −0 points
- Category
- Acidulant
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