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Citric acid (330) an often used food additive

Posted on 18 July 2011 in Blog by L. Schneider
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The food additive Citric Acid (330) seems to be on just about every label I check. It is naturally derived from citrus fruits and imparts a sour or citrus flavor to food and beverages. It can also have a preservative effect. Most soft drink labels include citric acid, and you will also find it in […]

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E330 – E333 inquiry about adverse reactions from MSG

Posted on 18 July 2011 in Blog by L. Schneider
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Question: My husband has a known sensitivity to MSG and associated flavour enhancers but recently he also seems to be reacting to citric acid and other citrates (E330 -E333). We have the third edition of the chemical maze and in there you indicate that they may provoke symptoms in people sensitive to MSG but this […]

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