Ingredient

Citric And Ascorbic Acids

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These ingredients are often used together as acidity regulators and preservatives in a wide …

What it is

Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits. Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C. Both are commonly produced industrially through the fermentation of carbohydrates by microorganisms.

Why it's used

These ingredients are often used together as acidity regulators and preservatives in a wide range of foods and beverages. They help to provide a tart flavor, enhance the effectiveness of antioxidants, and prevent spoilage, particularly in fruit-flavored products, candies, and sauces.

Health notes

Citric acid and ascorbic acid are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. They are essential nutrients (Vitamin C) and are also found naturally in many foods. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these substances. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical dietary intake levels.

Allergen info

Neither citric acid nor ascorbic acid are derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Citric And Ascorbic Acids

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Wine Country Kitchens Vinaigrette, Sweet Mango Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 171kcal 0Protein 17.1Fat 6.8Carbs Wine Country Kitchens Vinegar, Sweet Mango Other Cooking Sauces 67kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, LLC White Peach Puree Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates 71kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.9Carbs The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, LLC Red Raspberry Puree Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates 89kcal 0Protein 0Fat 17.9Carbs Wine Country Kitchens Chardonnay Peach Vinegar, Chardonnay Peach Other Cooking Sauces 67kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs TRUE Jerky Beef Jerky, Thai Chili Mango Other Snacks 321kcal 50Protein 3.6Fat 21.4Carbs Taffy Town, Inc. Candy, Mango Candy High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 357kcal 0Protein 7.1Fat 75Carbs Taffy Town, Inc. Candy, Raspberry Candy High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 357kcal 0Protein 7.1Fat 75Carbs Cowrind Studios, Inc. Judi Cakes, Cream Cheese Poundcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 275kcal 3.8Protein 10Fat 42.5Carbs Frog Hollow Farm LLC Plum & Blueberry Organic Conserve, Plum & Blueberry Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads —kcal 0Protein 0Fat 50Carbs Ghost Pepper Fury With A Hint Of Mango Salsa, Ghost Pepper Fury With A Hint Of Mango Sanderson Specialty Foods Inc. Ghost Pepper Fury With A Hint Of Mango Salsa, Ghost Pepper Fury With A Hint Of Mango Dips & Salsa 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Tropical Mango Chunks, Peach Slices, Pineapple Chunks & Banana Slices Fruit Blend, Tropical Target Stores Tropical Mango Chunks, Peach Slices, Pineapple Chunks & Banana Slices Fruit Blend, Tropical Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates 57kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 14.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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