Comparing E330 - Citric acid vs E332II - Tripotassium citrate
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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.
How long should you take potassium citrate for?
There’s no set “duration” when it’s present as a food additive; for therapeutic use it’s taken only as directed by a clinician, often long-term (months to years) with periodic monitoring of blood potassium and kidney function.
How long should you take potassium citrate for kidney stones?
Typically for months to years, adjusted to reach target urine pH/citrate and continued as long as stone risk persists, with regular checks of potassium and kidney function—your clinician sets the duration.
Is potassium citrate good for you?
As a food additive (E332ii) it’s generally considered safe at typical use levels; medically it can benefit certain kidney stone patients, but unnecessary or high intakes can be risky, especially with kidney disease or potassium‑sparing drugs.
Can potassium citrate dissolve kidney stones?
It can help dissolve uric acid stones (and sometimes cystine) by alkalinizing urine, but it does not dissolve calcium‑based stones; it also helps prevent new stones by raising urinary citrate.
How much potassium citrate per day?
There’s no consumer “daily amount” for its use as a food additive; for prescription therapy in kidney stones, typical doses are about 30–60 mEq/day in divided doses (individualized and monitored by a clinician).