Comparing E330 - Citric acid vs E510 - Ammonium chloride
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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 ammonium chloride an acid?
No; it's a salt (NH4Cl) of a strong acid and a weak base, but its water solutions are mildly acidic (typically around pH 5–6).
Is ammonium chloride soluble in water?
Yes—ammonium chloride is readily soluble in water, forming a clear, mildly acidic solution.
Is ammonium chloride the same as ammonia?
No; ammonia is NH3 (a gas/aqueous base), while ammonium chloride is a crystalline salt composed of the ammonium ion (NH4+) and chloride.
What is ammonium chloride used for?
As a food additive (E510) it serves as an acidity regulator, dough conditioner/yeast nutrient, and provides the characteristic taste in salty licorice; it can also support fermentation in some processes.
Does ammonium chloride kill mold?
No; it is not used or authorized as an antifungal preservative in foods—its permitted uses are for acidity regulation, processing, and flavoring rather than mold control.