Citric Acid Monohydrate Side Effects

Citric Acid Monohydrate, CAS# 5949-29-1, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Colourless Crystal or White Crystal powder. Citric Acid Monohydrate is widely used as food acidulants in many food products.

General Side Effects

Citric Acid Monohydrate might cause allergic reaction in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As Citric Acid Monohydrate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Citric Acid Monohydrate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Citric Acid Monohydrate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Citric Acid Monohydrate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Citric Acid Monohydrate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Citric Acid Monohydrate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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