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E330
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Citric acidPreservatives, Flavours, Anti-oxidants, Acidity regulators
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Description
Citric acid is a natural weak organic acid found in many fruits, especially citrus fruits. Commercially it may be produced by the fermentationThe chemical breakdown of a substance by yeasts, bacteria or other microorganisms. of carbohydrate solutions, usually molasses or hydrolysed corn starch with Aspergillus niger. This produces a white crystalline powder which is soluble in water. It is used as an acidity regulatorUsed to change or maintain a pH which can be either acidic or basic (alkaline). They can be organic, minerals, acids, bases, neutralizing agents or buffering agents., preservativeUsed to prevent spoilage of food by inhibiting or preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms., antioxidantActs as a preservative by inhibiting the effects of oxygen on food., and to add an acidic taste to foods and soft drinks.
Common Uses
Found in foods such as butter oil, fruit juice, bakery goods, alcoholic drinks, beer, cheese and processed cheeses, spreads, cider, biscuits, cake mixes, frozen fish, ice-cream and sorbets, jams, jellies, frozen croquette potatoes and potato waffles, packet soups, sweets, tinned fruits, sauces, vegetables, and wine.
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