Cautions for citric acid

Cautions for citric acid
Edible danger
Citric acid is an edible acid that can enhance normal metabolism in the body, and an appropriate dosage is harmless to the human body. Adding citric acid to some foods has a good taste and can promote appetite. In China, citric acid is allowed to be used in jams, beverages, cans and candies.

Based on the influence of citric acid on calcium metabolism, people who often eat canned food, beverages, jams, and sour sweets, especially children, should pay attention to calcium supplements, drink more milk, fish heads, fish bone soup, and eat small shrimp skins, etc. So as not to cause insufficient blood calcium and affect health, patients with gastric ulcer, hyperacidity, dental caries and diabetes should not consume citric acid frequently. Citric acid cannot be added to pure milk, otherwise it will cause pure milk to coagulate. The dairy industry often mixes citric acid into a 10% solution and adds it to a low-concentration milk solution. Stir quickly when adding it.
Storage condition
It should be stored in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.