Citric Acid
additive ingredient
What is it?
Citric Acid is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
Other names on labels: technological additives (per kg): citric acid (1a, e330, citric acid anhydrous
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citrus extract, citrus extracts
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 85 products
Products containing citric acid
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about citric acid
Is Citric Acid good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is citric acid in dog food?
Citric acid is a naturally occurring acid used as a preservative and acidity regulator. On labels you may see it listed as citric acid, E330 or citric acid anhydrous.
Is citric acid safe for dogs?
Citric acid is approved for use in pet foods at low levels and helps maintain freshness and pH. Some dogs with very sensitive stomachs may not tolerate acidic additives well, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
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How many UK dog foods contain citric acid?
85 UK products list citric acid as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is citric acid called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: technological additives (per kg): citric acid (1a, e330, citric acid anhydrous, citrus extract, citrus extracts. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade citric acid?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.