acid
Citric acid
Score
55
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
- GrubFacts researchGrubFacts · 2026