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Acidity Regulators in Food — Complete Guide
Acidity regulators (also called pH control agents) control and maintain the acidity or alkalinity of food. This is important for food safety, flavor, texture, and preservation. The most common acidity regulators are organic acids like citric acid and lactic acid, which are naturally present in many foods.
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🟢 Safest Acidity Regulators
- Acetic Acid (E260)Safe(10/10)
- Lactic Acid (E270)Safe(10/10)
- Sodium Citrate (E331)Safe(10/10)
⚠️ Most Controversial Acidity Regulators
- Phosphoric Acid (E338)Caution(5/10)
- Calcium Phosphate (E341)Generally Safe(8/10)
- Calcium Citrate (E333)Safe(9/10)
All Acidity Regulators (13)
| E-Number ↕ | Name ↕ | Safety ↓ | Origin |
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| E260 | Acetic Acid | Safe(10/10) | Natural |
| E270 | Lactic Acid | Safe(10/10) | Natural |
| E331 | Sodium Citrate | Safe(10/10) | Synthetic |
| E333 | Calcium Citrate | Safe(9/10) | Synthetic |
| E327 | Calcium Lactate | Safe(9/10) | Synthetic |
| E330 | Citric Acid | Safe(9/10) | Natural |
| E297 | Fumaric Acid | Safe(9/10) | Natural |
| E296 | Malic Acid | Safe(9/10) | Natural |
| E336 | Potassium Tartrate | Safe(9/10) | Natural |
| E325 | Sodium Lactate | Safe(9/10) | Synthetic |
| E334 | Tartaric Acid | Safe(9/10) | Natural |
| E341 | Calcium Phosphate | Generally Safe(8/10) | Synthetic |
| E338 | Phosphoric Acid | Caution(5/10) | Synthetic |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Acidity regulators (also called pH control agents) control and maintain the acidity or alkalinity of food. This is important for food safety, flavor, texture, and preservation. The most common acidity regulators are organic acids like citric acid and lactic acid, which are naturally present in many foods.