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Citric Acid (Manufactured / Mold-Derived)

Concern
Fermentation Byproduct / Mold & Inflammatory Response
Category
Food & Personal Care
CAS
77-92-9
Also listed as
E330, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (ASPERGILLUS NIGER), citric acid, acide citrique
Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

99% of commercial citric acid is produced by fermenting corn/molasses with Aspergillus niger black mold, triggering histamine and joint pain in sensitive individuals.

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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