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
Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. — SIERRA MIST, NATURAL, LEMON-LIME SODA, LEMON-LIME, LEMON-LIME
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsico Inc. — Tropicana Pure Premium Calcium + Vitamin D Orange Juice 14 Fluid Ounce Paper Carton
Orange, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — ROMA DICED TOMATOES, ROMA
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — 100% NATURAL DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — ROOT BEER, ROOT
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Marsh Supermarkets, LLC — CRUSHED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — NATURALLY STEAM PEELED WHOLE PLUM TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — FRESH CUT STEMS & PIECES MUSHROOMS
Mushroom, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsico Inc. — Tropicana Pure No Pulp Calcium + Vitamin D Orange Juice (6 - 8 Fluid Ounce) 48 Fluid Ounce 6 Pack Cartons
Orange, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. — IMITATION VANILLA FLAVOR, VANILLA
Coumarin/Vanillin, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — ROMA STYLE TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — ORGANIC APPLE JUICE DRINK FROM CONCENTRATE, APPLE
Apple, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Coca-Cola USA Operations — ZERO CALORIE SPORTS DRINK, MIXED BERRY
Citric Acid, Blue #1
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsico Inc. — Tropicana Pure Premium 100% Pure Orange Juice with Calcium & Vitamin D 128 Fluid Ounce Plastic Jug
Orange, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Kinderfarms LLC — WILD BERRY FLAVORED ADVANCED NATURAL ORAL ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION, WILD BERRY
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Whole Foods Market, Inc. — FRESH MOZZARELLA SLICED FARMSTEAD CHEESE, FRESH MOZZARELLA
Cow's Milk, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — CRUSHED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — SEA SALT & VINEGAR GOURMET POPPING CORN, SEA SALT & VINEGAR
Corn, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Del Monte Foods Inc. — PETITE CUT DICED TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Kraft Heinz Foods Company — TROPICAL TIDE FLAVORED WATER BEVERAGE, TROPICAL TIDE
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Brands, Inc. — WHOLE TOMATOES
Tomato, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. — NATURAL LEMON-LIME SODA, STRAWBERRY KIWI SPLASH
Cane Sugar, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Pepsico Inc. — Tropicana Trop50 Farmstand Apple Juice 59 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle
Apple, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. — PINK LITE CRANBERRY JUICE BEVERAGE FROM CONCENTRATE, CRANBERRY
Cranberry, Citric Acid
 2 Phase 2 — Reintroduction
Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group — LIGHT BUTTER FLAVOUR MICROWAVE POPCORN, LIGHT BUTTER
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.