Ingredient · E330

Sugar Citric Acid

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sugar is mainly used as a sweetener, but also acts as a preservative, provides …

What it is

Sugar is a carbohydrate primarily derived from sugar cane or sugar beets, extracted and refined to create a sweet crystalline product. Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits, commercially produced through the fermentation of carbohydrates using microorganisms.

Why it's used

Sugar is mainly used as a sweetener, but also acts as a preservative, provides bulk, and aids in browning in many foods. Citric acid is added as a flavor enhancer for its sour taste, an acidity regulator, and a preservative to prevent spoilage. Both are common in beverages, candies, jams, and various processed foods.

Health notes

Sugar (sucrose) and citric acid are both considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Excessive intake of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as weight gain and increased risk of type 2 diabetes; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. JECFA has evaluated both ingredients; for citric acid, JECFA did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified) due to its low toxicity and normal metabolic pathway in the body.

Allergen info

Neither sugar nor citric acid is considered a major allergen.

Products containing Sugar Citric Acid

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Mike-Sell's Potato Chip Co. Groovy Potato Chips, Cincinnati Style Chili Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Snack World, LLC From Nature To You, Mac & Mango Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 433kcal 10Protein 23.3Fat 56.7Carbs The Harris Soup Company Relish, Cranberry Orange Relish Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 114kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30Carbs Foco, Mango And Passion Fruit Juice Drink Thai Agri Foods Co., Ltd. Foco, Mango And Passion Fruit Juice Drink Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.4Carbs Milky Way Int'L Trading Corp Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup, Mandarin Oranges Canned Fruit High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 64kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 15Carbs Lychee Juice Drink With Pulp, Lychee Global Garlic Inc. Lychee Juice Drink With Pulp, Lychee Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.6Carbs Assorted Grape, Lemon, Fruit Punch, Blue Raspberry Flavored Candy Twists, Assorted American Licorice Company Assorted Grape, Lemon, Fruit Punch, Blue Raspberry Flavored Candy Twists, Assorted Candy High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 400kcal 3.3Protein 1.7Fat —Carbs J&J Snack Foods Corp Assorted Cherry Craze Swirl Stix Ice Pops, Cherry Cola, Black & Red Cherry, Cherry Lime, White & Red Cherry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 81kcal 0Protein 0Fat 20.9Carbs Sands Impex Kesar Mango Pulp Wholesome Snacks 92kcal 1Protein 0Fat 22Carbs Original Flavored Energy Drink, Original Lb International, Inc. Original Flavored Energy Drink, Original Soda High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 21kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.1Carbs Banana Split Lowfat Yogurt, Banana Split Hiland Dairy Inc. Banana Split Lowfat Yogurt, Banana Split Yogurt 118kcal 3.5Protein 0.9Fat 23.5Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Mango Habanero Meat Sticks, Mango Habanero Other Snacks 316kcal 18.4Protein 23.7Fat 7.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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