Acidity Regulators
What is Acidity Regulators?
Acidity regulators are substances added to food to alter or control its acidity or alkalinity. They can be naturally occurring or synthetically produced. Their production methods vary widely depending on the specific substance, involving processes like mineral extraction, chemical synthesis, or fermentation.
Is Acidity Regulators a major allergen?
Acidity regulators are not typically derived from the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Acidity Regulators used for?
Manufacturers add acidity regulators to control the pH of foods, which affects flavour, texture, preservation, and stability.
Is Acidity Regulators safe?
Acidity regulators are authorised food additives in Great Britain and listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add acidity regulators to control the pH of foods, which affects flavour, texture, preservation, and stability. They are commonly found in jams, jellies, confectionery, beverages, and dairy products to ensure consistent quality and taste.
Health notes
Acidity regulators are authorised food additives in Great Britain and listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. Evidence for health implications at typical consumption levels is generally reassuring, though some individuals may experience sensitivity to certain types.
Allergen info
Acidity regulators are not typically derived from the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Acidity Regulators
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