Citric Acid in Grocery Products

Citric Acid is an MRT 176 panel substance found in 7,950 of the 20,682 products in our database. Here's every product we've analyzed that contains it.

7,950
Products Found
38.4%
Of All Products
210
Low Risk (0-2)
6,654
High Risk (5+)

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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Product Triggers LEAP Phase
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — CITRUS BERRY FLAVORED ELECTROLYTE BEVERAGE, CITRUS BERRY
Cane Sugar, Mango, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Conagra Brands, Inc. — GARLIC FIRE ROASTED DICED TOMATOES, GARLIC
Tomato, Garlic, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
The Coca-Cola Company-0049000000016 — Gold Peak Diet Tea Bottles, 16.9 fl oz, 6 Pack
Tea, Citric Acid, Aspartame
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Conagra Brands, Inc. — TOMATOES SAUCE
Tomato, Citric Acid, Garlic
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — GLACIER CHERRY LOWER SUGAR THIRST QUENCHER, GLACIER CHERRY
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid, Glycerin/Glycerol
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Conagra Brands, Inc. — HOMESTYLE GOURMET POPPING CORN, HOMESTYLE
Corn, Cow's Milk, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — CHERRY GELATIN DESSERT, CHERRY
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid, FD&C Red #40
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
The J.M. Smucker Company — BLACKBERRY JAM, BLACKBERRY
Fructose, Corn, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — TROPICAL CHERRY LIQUID WATER ENHANCER, TROPICAL CHERRY
Citric Acid, FD&C Red #40, Blue #1
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Del Monte Foods Inc. — ROMA TOMATOES WHOLE WITH BASIL, BASIL
Tomato, Basil, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — LIME SPARKLING WATER ENHANCER DRINK MIX, LIME
Citric Acid, FD&C Yellow #5, Blue #1
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
The J.M. Smucker Company — BOYSENBERRY SYRUP, BOYSENBERRY
Corn, Fructose, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Conagra Brands, Inc. — FLAVORED MICROWAVE POPCORN
Corn, Cow's Milk, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — GELATIN DESSERT, RASPBERRY
Cane Sugar, FD&C Red #40, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Pepsico Inc. — Dole 100% Juice Pineapple Orange 59 Fluid Ounce Plastic Botttle
Pineapple, Orange, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Unilever Bestfoods France — TRADITIONAL DIJON MUSTARD
Mustard, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Red Bull North America, Inc. — ENERGY DRINK
Citric Acid, Caffeine, Fructose
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
NESTLE — NATURAL VELVETY SWEET MANGO PEACH FLAVORED SPARKLING WATER BEVERAGE, VELVETY SWEET MANGO PEACH
Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Aspartame
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Del Monte Foods Inc. — PEARS IN BLACKBERRY FLAVORED CHIA
Pear, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. — DIET MIST TWST, DIET SPARKLING FLAVORED SODA, LEMON LIME, LEMON LIME
Citric Acid, Aspartame, Benzoic Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group — ACT II, MICROWAVE POPCORN, BUTTERY
Corn, Cow's Milk, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. — LIPTON, DIET WHITE TEA, RASPBERRY, RASPBERRY
Citric Acid, Aspartame, Tea
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
The J.M. Smucker Company — DICKINSON'S, PURE SEEDLESS BOYSENBERRY PRESERVES, BOYSENBERRY, BOYSENBERRY
Cane Sugar, Corn, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
ConAgra Foods Inc. — ACT II Mini Butter Popcorn
Corn, Cow's Milk, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
The J.M. Smucker Company — PURE PATTERSON APRICOT PRESERVES, PURE PATTERSON APRICOT
Apricot, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 3 Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided
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Medical Disclaimer: This data is algorithmically generated based on USDA databases and is not medical advice. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.