Citric Acid
additive · base score 0.2 · also listed as technological additives (per kg): citric acid (1a, e330, citric acid anhydrous
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.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- 0.2 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 25 products
- Also listed as
- technological additives (per kg): citric acid (1a, e330, citric acid anhydrous
Common questions about citric acid
Is Citric Acid good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain citric acid?
25 UK products list citric acid as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, 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. 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 poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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.
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.
