Sea Salt And Citric Acid
What is Sea Salt And Citric Acid?
Sea salt is obtained from the evaporation of seawater and contains sodium chloride along with trace minerals. Citric acid is a weak organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits, and it can also be produced through the fermentation of carbohydrates.
Is Sea Salt And Citric Acid vegan?
Sea Salt And Citric Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sea Salt And Citric Acid a major allergen?
Neither sea salt nor citric acid is a major allergen.
What is Sea Salt And Citric Acid used for?
Sea salt is primarily used as a flavor enhancer and a preservative.
Is Sea Salt And Citric Acid safe?
Both sea salt and citric acid are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Sea salt is primarily used as a flavor enhancer and a preservative. Citric acid is added to foods for its sour taste, as an acidity regulator, and as a preservative to extend shelf life. Both are found in a wide range of processed foods.
Health notes
Both sea salt and citric acid are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Sea salt contributes sodium to the diet, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated both ingredients; for citric acid, JECFA did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Neither sea salt nor citric acid is a major allergen.
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