Citric acid enhances the bioavailability of minerals, allowing your body to better absorb them ( 12, 13, 14).

Tang SC, Yang JH. Dual effects of alpha-hydroxy acids on the skin. Molecules. 2018;23(4):863. doi:10.3390/molecules23040863 Manufactured citric acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ( 5). Beverages or food products that contain these fruits — such as ketchup in the case of tomatoes — also contain citric acid.

These same symptoms were not observed in people consuming natural forms of the acid, such as lemons and limes. Ciriminna R, Meneguzzo F, Delisi R, Pagliaro M. Citric acid: emerging applications of key biotechnology industrial product. Chemistry Central Journal. 2017;11(1):22. doi:10.1186/s13065-017-0251-y

Cairns TC, Nai C, Meyer V. How a fungus shapes biotechnology: 100 years of Aspergillus niger research. Fungal Biology and Biotechnology. 2018;5(1):13. doi:10.1186/s40694-018-0054-5 Mineral supplements, such as magnesium and calcium, may also contain citric acid (in the form of citrate) to enhance absorption. Disinfecting and cleaningThe Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Wednesday 22 November) announced a range of tax, benefits and savings measures. We round up the key announcements and what they mean for you. This is because producing this additive from citrus fruits is too expensive, and the demand far exceeds the supply. Summary