Comparing E330 - Citric acid vs E326 - potassium lactate
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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.
Where does the citric acid cycle occur?
In eukaryotic cells it occurs in the mitochondrial matrix; in bacteria it occurs in the cytosol.
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.
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.
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.
Is potassium lactate dairy?
No—despite the name, potassium lactate isn’t a dairy ingredient; it’s the potassium salt of lactic acid, typically made by fermenting plant sugars.
Is potassium lactate bad for you?
It’s considered safe at permitted food levels (E326; GRAS in the U.S.); those with kidney disease or on potassium‑restricted diets should monitor intake due to its potassium content.
What is potassium lactate in food?
A preservative and humectant that inhibits bacterial growth and helps retain moisture and control acidity, commonly used to extend shelf life in meats and poultry.
Does potassium lactate have dairy?
No—it contains no milk, lactose, or milk proteins; it is produced by neutralizing fermented lactic acid.
Is potassium lactate dairy free?
Yes—it's dairy‑ and lactose‑free; commercial food-grade material is generally made by fermentation of plant sugars.