Risk Distribution
How products containing Citric Acid break down by total trigger count:
210
2.6%
Low Risk (0-2 triggers)
1,086
13.7%
Moderate (3-4 triggers)
6,654
83.7%
High Risk (5+ triggers)
Citric acid is one of 27 chemical additives tested on the MRT 176 panel, and it is by far the most prevalent. We found it in 38% of all grocery products in our database — that’s nearly 8,000 items.
While citric acid occurs naturally in citrus fruits, the citric acid used in food manufacturing is almost exclusively produced through Aspergillus niger fermentation of corn sugar. This means manufactured citric acid may trigger reactions in people sensitive to corn as well as those sensitive to citric acid itself.
Citric acid is used as a preservative, pH adjuster, and flavor enhancer. It appears in beverages, canned goods, condiments, snacks, and even some fresh-cut produce. If citric acid is on your Red list, finding packaged food without it is one of the biggest challenges of the LEAP protocol.
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All Products Containing Citric Acid — Page 2 of 318
| Product |
Triggers |
LEAP Phase |
|
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — SPARKLING WATER, WHITE GRAPE
Grape, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. — SIERRA MIST, LEMON-LIME SODA, LEMON-LIME, LEMON-LIME
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group — MICROWAVE POPCORN!, BUTTERY FLAVOUR SWEET CORN
Corn, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — SPARKLING WATER, KEY LIME
Citric Acid, Lime
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
The J.M. Smucker Company — PURE MARION PRESERVES, BLACKBERRY
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Pepsico Inc. — Tropicana Pure Premium No Pulp Calcium + Vitamin D Orange Juice 12 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle.
Orange, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Carol Cole Company — SPLASHIN' LEMONADE KIDS ELECTROLYTE DRINK MIX, SPLASHIN' LEMONADE
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Brands, Inc. — ORGANIC DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands — PEDIATRIC ELECTROLYTE ORAL SOLUTION
Corn, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Brands, Inc. — ALL VEGETABLE SHORTENING, BUTTER
Soybean, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Del Monte Foods Inc. — ORGANIC DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
ALO — REAL DRIED ALOE VERA + GINGER SNACKS
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
The J.M. Smucker Company — SHORTENING STICKS
Soybean, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Brands, Inc. — MORNING PINEAPPLE NON-CARBONATED CONCENTRATE JUICE, MORNING PINEAPPLE
Pineapple, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Brands, Inc. — PETITE DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, TOMATO JUICE
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — TONIC WATER
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Brands, Inc. — FIRE ROASTED DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
The J.M. Smucker Company — ALL-VEGETABLE SHORTENING, ALL-VEGETABLE
Soybean, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Brands, Inc. — 100% NATURAL TOMATO SAUCE
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group — KETTLE CORN OLD FASHIONED SWEET & SALTY MICROWAVE POPCORN, KETTLE CORN
Corn, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Starbucks Coffee Company — HAZELNUT SYRUP, HAZELNUT
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Del Monte Foods Inc. — WHOLE TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. — Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Petite Diced Tomatoes
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
|
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — CLASSIC DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
|
2 |
Phase 2 — Reintroduction |
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