Is citric acid safe to eat
Yes, its safety when used as a food additive has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), as well as other authorities.
FDA Citric acid is generally considered safe (GRAS) and can be used in food with no limitations other than current good manufacturing practice (8). It can be used as an antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, flavoring agent, ph control agent, sequestrant in food. (9) EFSA Citric acid anhydrous and monohydrate (E330) are authorised as food additives in Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 and categorized as “additives other than colours and sweeteners” (10) Uses The maximum level of E330 is “quantum satis”, which means there is no specific limit in its uses. The following foods may contain with it (11): Mozzarella, whey cheese Fats and oils Frozen fruit and vegetables, canned or bottled fruit and vegetables Jam, jellies and marmalades Cocoa and chocolate products Pasta, fresh minced meat, unprocessed fish Table-top sweeteners in liquid/powder/tablets form Infant formulae, processed cereal-based foods and baby foods Fruit juices, beer and malt beverages UK Food Standards Agency Categorized in “Others” (12) Food Standards Australia New Zealand It is an approved ingredient with the code number 330 in Australia and New Zealand. (13) JECFA Functional class: Food Additives, flavouring agent, acid, antioxidant synergist, sequestrant. (14) Acceptable daily intake: ADI “not limited” set since 1973 for it and its salts. (15)
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