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. — HOME RECIPE POP UP BOWL GOURMET POPPING CORN, HOME RECIPE
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsico Inc. — Tropicana Pure Premium No Pulp Calcium + Vitamin D Orange Juice 118 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle
Orange, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — COOL BLUE ZERO SUGAR THIRST QUENCHER, COOL BLUE
Citric Acid, Blue #1
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction / Testing Required
Del Monte Foods Inc. — FRESH CUT SLICED MUSHROOMS
Mushroom, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. — Muir Glen Organic Tomato Paste
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — SAUCE
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — ROARIN' WATER BEVERAGE, WILD CHERRY
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Coca-Cola USA Operations — UNSWEETENED ICED TEA
Tea, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — ORGANIC DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — FIRE ROASTED DICED TOMATOES, FIRE ROASTED
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — ORGANIC CRUSHED PEELED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — CLASSIC PETITE DICED TOMATOES, CLASSIC
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — ORGANIC PETITE DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — MIXED BERRY THIRST QUENCHER, MIXED BERRY
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Individual Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — ALL VEGETABLE SHORTENING
Soybean, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — BUTTER SMARTPOP! GOURMET POPPING CORN, BUTTER
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — ORANGE ZERO SUGAR THIRST QUENCHER POWDER, ORANGE
Citric Acid, FD&C Yellow #6
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction (Caution)
Del Monte Foods Inc. — PREMIUM CRUSHED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — GINGER ZERO CALORIE ALE, GINGER
Citric Acid, Ginger
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — ROOT BEER FLAVORED SODA, ROOT BEER
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
The Quaker Oats Co./gatorade-Van Camp — GLACIER FREEZE ZERO SUGAR THIRST QUENCHER POWDER, GLACIER FREEZE
Citric Acid, Blue #1
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — FRUIT PUNCH WAVE ROARIN' WATERS FLAVORED WATER BEVERAGE, FRUIT PUNCH WAVE
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
MARKET PANTRY — MICROWAVE POPCORN, BUTTER
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — GOURMET POPPING KETTLE CORN, SALTY + SWEET
Corn, 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.