It is a natural preservative/conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Citric acid |
| European Union | Approved | Citric acid |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Citric acid |
| Philippines | Approved | Citric Acid |
| Austria | Approved | Citric acid |
| Belgium | Approved | Citric acid |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Citric acid |
| Cyprus | Approved | Citric acid |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Citric acid |
| Denmark | Approved | Citric acid |
| Estonia | Approved | Citric acid |
| Finland | Approved | Citric acid |
| France | Approved | Citric acid |
| Germany | Approved | Citric acid |
| Greece | Approved | Citric acid |
| Hungary | Approved | Citric acid |
| Ireland | Approved | Citric acid |
| Italy | Approved | Citric acid |
| Latvia | Approved | Citric acid |
| Lithuania | Approved | Citric acid |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Citric acid |
| Malta | Approved | Citric acid |
| Netherlands | Approved | Citric acid |
| Poland | Approved | Citric acid |
| Portugal | Approved | Citric acid |
| Romania | Approved | Citric acid |
| Slovakia | Approved | Citric acid |
| Slovenia | Approved | Citric acid |
| Spain | Approved | Citric acid |
| Sweden | Approved | Citric acid |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Citric acid |
| Australia | Approved | Citric acid |
| New Zealand | Approved | Citric acid |
E330 - Citric acid: Food acid, naturally derived from citrus fruit, used in biscuits, canned fish, cheese and processed cheese products, infant formulas, cake and soup mixes, rye bread, soft drinks, fermented meat products.
E330 - Citric acid: Damages tooth enamel. Most citric acid is produced from corn, manufacturers do not always take out the protein which can be hydrolysed and create MSG (621) causing reactions in MSG-sensitive people.
E330 - Citric acid: Citric acid was the first additive that was produced on a large scale biotechnically. The classic method used the metabolic power of certain fungi (Aspergillus niger). Research has been undertaken with genetically modified Aspergillus niger to obtain higher yields. It is possible that these methods are already used commercially. Irrespective of possible gene modifications, citric acid-producing microorganisms grow on culture media that usually contain molasses (sugar beet)) and/or glucose. Glucose can be produced form maize starch. This can be derived from GM maize.
E330 - Citric acid: Has been indicated in exacerbation of arthritic symptoms. IN VERY LARGE AMOUNTS can have local irritant action, and/or cause erosion of teeth.
3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid
Citretten
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propane tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxypropane tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
2-hydroxytricarballylic acid
Beta- hydroxytricarboxylic acid
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd | Australia |
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