E333
E333: Calcium citrates
No known riskFunction: acidity regulator
What is E333?
E333 (Calcium citrates) is a acidity regulator used in processed foods.
What the research says
Salts of citric acid, also used as a calcium source.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E333 (Calcium citrates) safe?
Salts of citric acid, also used as a calcium source.
Why is E333 added to food?
It is used as a acidity regulator.
Does E333 make a food ultra-processed?
Not on its own. E333 is not one of the cosmetic additives the NOVA system uses to identify ultra-processed foods.