CITRIC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propane-tricarboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propane-tricarboxylic acid, monohydrate
CAS number
77-92-9 (anhydrous); 5949-29-1 (monohydrate)
JECFA number
218
INS
330
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
ACID
ANTIOXIDANT_SYNERGIST
SEQUESTRANT
SYNERGIST
INS matches
330

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2014

ADI:
NOT LIMITED

Comments:
Considered for specifications only.
Meeting:
79
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
TRS 990-JECFA 79/56
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications

Evaluation year: 1973

ADI:
NOT LIMITED
Comments:
Group ADI for citric acid and its calcium, potassium, sodium, and ammonium salts
Meeting:
49
Specs Code:
R (1997); N (FLAVOURING AGENT)
Report: 
NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/35
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/170
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/23. R (GENERAL USE) (1999); FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.1/401COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138 (FLAVOUR) (2000)
Previous Years:
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/39. R,T (GENERAL USE) 1997, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/35. R (GENERAL USE); 230. N (FLAVOUR) 1996, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 4/FNP 52 Add.4/39. R 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/47. R 1973, FNP 4-JEC
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/39. R,T (GENERAL USE) 1997, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/35. R (GENERAL USE); 230. N (FLAVOUR) 1996, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 4/FNP 52 Add.4/39. R 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/47. R 1973, FNP 4-JEC