Spices And Citric Acid
What is Spices And Citric Acid?
Spices are a diverse group of dried seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or vegetative substances used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a flavoring, coloring, or preservative. Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons and limes. It is commercially produced by fermenting a sugar-rich substrate with specific strains of the mold Aspergillus niger.
Is Spices And Citric Acid vegan?
Spices 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 Spices And Citric Acid gluten-free?
Gluten is not typically present in spices or citric acid.
Is Spices And Citric Acid a major allergen?
Spices are not among the nine major allergens.
What is Spices And Citric Acid used for?
Spices are used to add flavor and aroma to a vast array of foods.
Is Spices And Citric Acid safe?
Spices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients.
Why it's used
Spices are used to add flavor and aroma to a vast array of foods. Citric acid is primarily used as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and preservative. It adds a tart or sour taste and helps prevent spoilage in products like pickles, olives, sauces, and baked goods.
Health notes
Spices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. Citric acid is also GRAS for its intended use. Both are consumed in small amounts and are not associated with adverse health effects at typical dietary levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated citric acid and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns for either ingredient at levels found in food.
Allergen info
Spices are not among the nine major allergens. Citric acid is not derived from any of the major allergens. Gluten is not typically present in spices or citric acid.
Foods that contain Spices And Citric Acid
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Shakespeare's Pizza, Inc.
Spinach Artichoke Pizza, Spinach Artichoke
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
229kcal
9.7Protein
6.9Fat
30.6Carbs
Supervalu, Inc.
Apple Pie
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
118kcal
0Protein
0Fat
29.4Carbs
Ernest F. Bailey Inc.
Wild Salmon Chowder Alaskan Smoked Sockeye, Wild Salmon Chowder
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
114kcal
5.5Protein
6.7Fat
3.5Carbs
BONTA DI VIRU
Piquillo Peppers Bruschetta
100kcal
0Protein
6.7Fat
6.7Carbs
Price Chopper Supermarkets
Pie Filling & Topping, Apple
106kcal
0Protein
0Fat
25.9Carbs
Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc.
Roasted Garlic & Green Onion Salsa, Roasted Garlic & Green Onion
36kcal
0Protein
0Fat
7.1Carbs
Shakespeare's Pizza, Inc.
Pepperoni Pizza, Pepperoni
High in sodium — 60% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
306kcal
18.1Protein
13.2Fat
30.6Carbs
Shakespeare's Pizza, Inc.
Italian Style Pork Pizza, Italian Style Pork
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
312kcal
13.2Protein
13.9Fat
34.7Carbs
Shakespeare's Pizza, Inc.
Vegetarian Pizza, Vegetarian
High in sodium — 41% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
257kcal
11.1Protein
9.0Fat
33.3Carbs
Shakespeare's Pizza, Inc.
Double Cheese Pizza, Double Cheese
High in sodium — 44% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
312kcal
15.3Protein
12.5Fat
34.7Carbs
Shakespeare's Pizza, Inc.
Hawaiian Style Ham And Pineapple Pizza, Hawaiian Style
High in sodium — 38% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
247kcal
11.8Protein
8.3Fat
29.9Carbs
Cequent Consumer Products
Portabella Sloppy Joe
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
70kcal
0.9Protein
0Fat
15.8Carbs
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