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E333AcidulantLow concern

Calcium Citrate

In plain words

The short version

The calcium salt of citric acid — gentle calcium fortifier, well-absorbed without stomach acid.

Why it's green

It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.

Safety

Safety profile

ADI not specified — well-tolerated. Excess calcium intake mainly an issue from supplements (not from food-level fortification).

The detail

Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.