Ingredient

Tomatoes And Citric Acid

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Tomatoes are used in a wide variety of savory dishes, sauces, and salads. Citric …

What it is

Tomatoes are fruits, typically red, that grow on vines. Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons and limes. It is often produced commercially through the fermentation of sugar by specific molds.

Why it's used

Tomatoes are used in a wide variety of savory dishes, sauces, and salads. Citric acid is commonly added to foods and beverages as an acidity regulator, preservative, and flavor enhancer, providing a tart or sour taste. It is found in canned goods, dressings, and processed foods.

Health notes

Tomatoes are a source of vitamins and antioxidants. Citric acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Both the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated citric acid and found it to be safe for consumption. At typical dietary levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Tomatoes are not one of the nine major allergens. Citric acid is not a major allergen. Neither tomatoes nor citric acid contain gluten.

Products containing Tomatoes And Citric Acid

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Perfect Pasta Inc. Cheese Ravioli Tricolor Striped Pasta, Medium Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 204kcal 9.7Protein 7.1Fat 27.4Carbs Wave Systems Corporation BBQ Chicken Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 264kcal 11.2Protein 9.6Fat 33.6Carbs Perfect Pasta Inc. Perfect Pasta, Cheese Tortellacci Tricolor Pasta Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 272kcal 11.4Protein 8.8Fat 37.7Carbs Delhaize America, Inc. My Essentials, Tomato Paste Tomatoes 91kcal 6.1Protein 0Fat 18.2Carbs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Craft Beer Beef Chili, Beef Chili & Stew High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 119kcal 6.2Protein 6.6Fat 7.9Carbs ProPortion Foods, LLC Seasoned Beef Sirloin Roast With BBQ Sauce Other Meats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 125kcal 14.3Protein 2.7Fat 11.6Carbs Lily Bleu Lobster Mac & Cheese Balls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 240kcal 10.8Protein 10.8Fat 26.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chicken Parmesan Other Deli High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 179kcal 15.7Protein 8.6Fat 10Carbs Perfect Pasta Inc. Tricolor Cheese Tortellacci Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving 250kcal 11.3Protein 8.1Fat 35.5Carbs Perfect Pasta Inc. Red & Egg Stripe Pasta Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 193kcal 13.3Protein 4.4Fat 25.2Carbs Mediacast Martha Foods, LLC Beef & Stout Hand Pies Tender Chunks Of Beef, Vegetables, And Rich Stout-Infused Gravy Tucked Into Flaky Hand Pies, Beef & Stout Hand Pies Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 110% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 39% DV per serving 256kcal 5.3Protein 16.3Fat 21.1Carbs

Nash Finch Company Tomato Paste, Tomato Tomatoes 91kcal 6.1Protein 0Fat 21.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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