Eating in China
Citric acid

Citric acid

柠檬酸Níngméngsuān

A crystalline food acid, INS 330, obtained from fruit sources or by fermentation; not lemon juice.

Type
Food additives

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A crystalline food acid, INS 330, obtained from fruit sources or by fermentation; not lemon juice.

In the kitchen

Adds acidity to drinks and other foods.

Food-grade ingredient; a supplier blend may include other components. Appearance alone does not establish identity or purity.

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这道菜里有柠檬酸吗?

Does this dish contain Citric acid?

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