Comparing E330 - Citric acid vs E263 - Calcium acetate

Synonyms
E330
Citric acid
E263
Calcium acetate
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Popular questions
  1. Is citric acid bad for you?

    At typical food levels, citric acid (E330) is considered safe by major regulators (GRAS; EFSA/JECFA). Concentrated or frequent acidic exposure can irritate the mouth/stomach or contribute to tooth enamel erosion.

  2. Where does the citric acid cycle occur?

    In eukaryotic cells it occurs in the mitochondrial matrix; in bacteria it occurs in the cytosol.

  3. What does citric acid do to your body?

    It is a normal intermediate in energy metabolism and is readily metabolized to carbon dioxide and water. Citrate can bind minerals, which may enhance absorption of some and help prevent certain kidney stones by increasing urinary citrate.

  4. Where does citric acid come from?

    It occurs naturally in citrus fruits, but most food-grade citric acid is produced by fermenting sugars (e.g., from corn, beet, or cane) with Aspergillus niger.

  5. How is citric acid made?

    Industrially, sugars are fermented with Aspergillus niger to produce citric acid, then it is recovered and purified—often by precipitating calcium citrate and converting it back with sulfuric acid or via ion-exchange/crystallization.

  1. What is calcium acetate used for?

    As a food additive (E263), it’s used as a preservative and stabilizer to inhibit mold growth, help maintain texture, and can aid in buffering acidity in foods.

  2. Is calcium acetate soluble in water?

    Yes—calcium acetate is highly soluble in water; it is poorly soluble in ethanol.

  3. What is the formula for calcium acetate?

    Ca(C2H3O2)2; the common commercial form is the monohydrate, Ca(C2H3O2)2·H2O.

  4. Calcium acetate 667 mg para que sirve?

    Como aditivo alimentario (E263), se usa como conservante y estabilizante para frenar mohos y ayudar a mantener la textura. En medicina, el comprimido/cápsula de 667 mg se usa como quelante de fosfato en enfermedad renal crónica.

  5. Calcium acetate para que sirve?

    Como aditivo alimentario (E263), sirve de conservante y estabilizante, ayudando a controlar la acidez y la textura de los alimentos. Fuera del ámbito alimentario, también se usa como quelante de fosfato en pacientes con enfermedad renal.