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acid

Citric acid

Score
55
draft — not yet signed off by a reviewer

Ubiquitous, benign acidulant — now made by fermentation rather than from citrus.

Commercial citric acid is produced by Aspergillus niger fermentation. It is one of the least interesting things on a label from a health standpoint.

Also appears on labels as

e330

What this is based on

Citric acid — scored 55/100 · GrubFacts