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E380AcidulantLow concern

Triammonium Citrate

In plain words

The short version

The ammonium salt of citric acid — common processed-cheese melting salt.

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 — considered safe at typical use levels. Ammonium is metabolized in the urea cycle; the dose from food use is well below any nitrogen-load threshold for healthy individuals (matters more for patients with liver-cycle disorders).

The detail

Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.