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
Conagra Brands, Inc. — KETTLE KORN POP UP BOWL GOURMET POPPING CORN, KETTLE KORN
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — TOMATO & GREEN CHILI SAUCE, ORIGINAL
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — ORGANIC GRAPE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE
Grape, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — ORVILLE REDENBACHER'S, GOURMET POPPING CORN, SWEET, SWEET
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — CHOPPED GREEN CHILES
Chili Pepper, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. — Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Canned Tomatoes
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC — PINEAPPLE TIDBITS IN 100% PINEAPPLE JUICE
Pineapple, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsico Inc. — Tropicana Trop50 Red Orange Juice 59 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle
Orange, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — MOVIE THEATER BUTTER POPCORN TUB GOURMET POPPING CORN, MOVIE THEATER BUTTER
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — GLACIER CHERRY ZERO SUGAR THIRST QUENCHER, GLACIER CHERRY
Citric Acid, Glycerin/Glycerol
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — CAFFEINE FREE COLA
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. — LEMON-LIME FLAVORED SODA MINI, LEMON-LIME
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
AGUAS FRESCAS HIBISCUS JUICE BEVERAGE
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
BALL REALFRUIT LIQUID PECTIN, 3 FL OZ, 2 COUNT
Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — CLASSIC DICED TOMATOES, CLASSIC
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — PETITE DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. — SODA MIX
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
ALO — LIGHT ALOE VERA JUICE DRINK
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — 100% JUICE, GRAPE
Grape, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Starbucks Coffee Company — CARAMEL FLAVORED SYRUP, CARAMEL
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — CRUSHED TOMATOES IN TOMATO PUREE WITH NATURAL SEA SALT
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — WHOLE GREEN CHILES
Chili Pepper, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. — Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — GLACIER CHERRY FLAVORED ZERO SUGAR THIRST QUENCHER, GLACIER CHERRY
Citric Acid, Glycerin/Glycerol
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — DICED ROMA TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
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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.