Comparing E330 - Citric acid vs E391 - Phytic acid
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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 to soak oats to remove phytic acid?
About 12–24 hours in warm water with a little acid (e.g., yogurt or lemon) plus a phytase source such as rye flour or sourdough can substantially reduce phytic acid; a plain cold overnight soak removes relatively little.
How to remove phytic acid from oats?
Soak oats 12–24 hours in warm water with a small amount of acid and a phytase-rich addition (e.g., rye flour or sourdough), then cook and discard the soak water; this activates enzymes that break down phytic acid. Fermenting into a sour porridge or sprouting also helps, while plain soaking alone is less effective.
Does white rice have phytic acid?
Yes, but at much lower levels than brown rice because most phytic acid is in the bran and germ that are removed during polishing; white rice typically contains only trace-to-low amounts.
How long to soak cashews to remove phytic acid?
Soak 2–4 hours to soften and reduce a little phytic acid; extending to 8–12 hours in warm, lightly salted or acidic water may help slightly more, but significant reduction usually requires additional steps like boiling or roasting.
How to soak oats to remove phytic acid?
Cover oats with warm water, add a spoonful of acidic medium (yogurt/lemon) and a phytase source (rye flour or sourdough), soak 12–24 hours, then cook and discard the soaking liquid for best phytic acid reduction.