What Is Citric Acid?

Jessica Clifton
What is citric acid? You’ve probably heard of it in relation to citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes, among others. However, there are lots of things about this naturally occurring acid that you may not know – this is what we’ll explore here. To start with, citric acid is neither a vitamin nor a mineral. It does not have nutritional value and should not be confused with vitamin C or ascorbic acid, both of which are also found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is classified as..