Provides Tartness
What is Provides Tartness?
Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. It is produced industrially through the fermentation of carbohydrate feedstocks, such as corn starch, using specific strains of the mold Aspergillus niger.
Is Provides Tartness vegan?
Provides Tartness is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Provides Tartness gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Provides Tartness a major allergen?
Citric acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Provides Tartness used for?
Manufacturers add citric acid to foods and beverages primarily to provide a tart, sour taste and to act as an acidity regulator.
Is Provides Tartness safe?
Citric acid is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add citric acid to foods and beverages primarily to provide a tart, sour taste and to act as an acidity regulator. It helps to enhance flavors, preserve foods by lowering pH, and can also function as an antioxidant.
Health notes
Citric acid is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a natural component of the body's energy production cycle. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated citric acid and found it to be safe for consumption. At typical dietary levels, it poses no known health risks.
Allergen info
Citric acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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