Acidity regulator - E330

Citric Acid

Alternate names:	E330
Function:	Acidity regulator, Antioxidant, Flavor enhancer, Preservative
Product 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.
Notes:	Citric acid is an organic acid found in fruit, vegetables and household products. It is used commercially as a preservative. It is found naturally in many fruit juices and in a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits. Citric acid does not cause allergic reactions in people who have a citrus allergy. This is because it is commercially produced from sugar, not fruit. Citric acid intolerance is an uncommon condition. This is unrelated to a sensitivity to Aspergillus niger (A. niger), a type of fungus that is used in the commercial production of citric acid. Note: it is possible that A. Niger and sulfites are not completely filtered out during the citric acid production process, which may affect some people. When a sufferer ingests or comes into contact with citric acid, symptoms similar to a food allergy can occur. Citric acid intolerance is triggered by ingesting or coming into contact with products that contain citric acid (E330) either naturally or introduced. Potential symptoms may include abdominal pain (stomach cramps), anaphylaxis - rarer, aphthous (oral) ulcer, atopic dermatitis (eczema), bloating, diarrhoea / diarrhea, nausea, pruritus (itch), skin crusting, skin dryness, skin rash – red, sore throat / mouth urticaria (hives) – rarer, vomiting. Through our research The Trusted Trolley Team have therefore rated Citric Acid as Certain People.
Is it harmful?	Certain People

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Acidity regulator - E296

Malic Acid

Alternate names:	E296, DL-Malic Acid
Function:	Acidity regulator, Emulsifier, Sequestrant
Product Uses:	Used in fruit juice concentrates, tinned fruit and vegetables, frozen vegetables, soups, broths, beer, ciders, vinegar, condiments, vegetables, sauces, batters, pre-cooked foods, processed meats, soybean products, breakfast cereals, confectionery and snack foods
Notes:	Occurs in two chiral molecules, the D- and L- forms. L-malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used in the body to derive ATP from food. Malic acid may aid in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Commercial malic acid is usually a mixture of the two types, synthesised by heating maleic acid with dilute sulphuric acid, under pressure. Infants and young children should avoid it. Some reports of allergic reactions in sensitive people.
Is it harmful?	Certain People

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Acidity regulator - E270

Lactic Acid

Alternate names:	E270
Function:	Acidity regulator, Preservative, Colour retention agent, Flavour enhancer
Product Uses:	Found in foods such as sweets, salad dressings, cakes, biscuits, ready to eat meat and poultry, wheat beers, sour milk and yoghurt, soft drinks, infant formulas, confectionary, pickled foods, tinned fruit and vegetables.
Notes:	Occurs naturally in sour milk, apples, tomatoes and molasses. Food acid, acidity regulator; produced by heating and fermenting carbohydrates in potatoes, cornstarch or molasses. D- or DL-lactates (stereoisomers) should not be given to babies and small children, as they have not yet developed the appropriate enzymes in the liver to metabolise these forms of lactate; used in sweets, dressings, soft drinks (sometimes beer), infant formulas and confectionary. Lactic acid and lactates can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians. Although the name refers to milk, it is mot made from milk and thus suitable for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance. No side effects in adults but avoid for very young babies as may be unable to metabolise.
Is it harmful?	Certain People

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Acidity regulator - E261

Potassium Acetate

Alternate names:	Acetic Acid Potassium Salt, Potassium Ethanoate, Ethanoic Acid Potassium Salt
Function:	Acidity regulator, Preservative
Product Uses:	Used in condiments, in the pickling of vegetables, bottled sauces, chutneys, snack foods, bread, cakes, cheese, crisps, dressings, mustards, seasonings, bakery items, ciders, wines (other than grape), mead, soups and broths, preserved eggs, pre-cooked pasta and noodle products.
Notes:	Potassium acetate is the potassium salt of acetic acid. It is a natural acid produced by bacterial fermentation and oxidation of natural products or ethanol. Commercially it's produced by the oxidation of acetaldehyde. It acts as a preservative, acidity regulator (acidulant), and anti-microbial agent, and is highly effective against bacteria and fungi. It is also used as a flavour enhancer to impart a biting, sour or tangy taste. Should be avoided by people with impaired kidney function. May irritate the skin, eyes and lungs.
Is it harmful?	Certain People

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