As Acidity Regulator
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Acidity Regulator.
What is As Acidity Regulator?
Acidity regulators are substances added to food to change or maintain its acidity or alkalinity. They are typically organic acids or their salts, or inorganic acids or their salts. They are often synthesized or derived from natural sources.
Is As Acidity Regulator a major allergen?
Most acidity regulators are not derived from major allergens.
What is As Acidity Regulator used for?
Manufacturers add acidity regulators to control the pH of foods, which affects flavor, preservation, and texture.
Is As Acidity Regulator safe?
In the US, many acidity regulators are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA or approved as food additives.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add acidity regulators to control the pH of foods, which affects flavor, preservation, and texture. They are commonly found in beverages, jams, jellies, candies, and pickled products to provide a tart taste or to act as a preservative.
Health notes
In the US, many acidity regulators are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA or approved as food additives. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many acidity regulators. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects. Some acidity regulators, like citric acid, are naturally present in many fruits.
Allergen info
Most acidity regulators are not derived from major allergens. However, some may be produced using processes involving allergens, so individuals with severe allergies should check product labels.
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