Acidity regulator Additives
14 FDA-listed acidity regulator substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 1–14 of 14 acidity regulator additives
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate
Acidity-regulatorAluminum potassium sulfate, commonly known as alum, is an inorganic salt used in food processing as a firming agent, pH control agent, and processing aid. It has been approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has a long history of use in food production with no reported adverse events.
Calcium Chloride
Acidity-regulatorCalcium chloride is an inorganic salt commonly used in food processing as a firming agent, desiccant, and pH regulator. It strengthens cell walls in vegetables and fruits, prevents caking in dry products, and supports various food manufacturing processes.
Carnauba Wax (copernicia Cerifera (arruda) Mart.)
Acidity-regulatorCarnauba wax is a natural plant-derived wax extracted from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree native to Brazil. It functions as a surface-finishing agent, anticaking agent, and lubricant in food manufacturing, helping to prevent clumping and provide a polished appearance to food products.
Chlorine
Acidity-regulatorChlorine (CAS 7782-50-5) is a chemical element used in food processing as an antimicrobial agent, oxidizing agent, and pH control agent. It is FDA GRAS-designated and commonly used in water treatment for produce washing and sanitation of food contact surfaces.
Cholic Acid
Acidity-regulatorCholic acid is a naturally occurring bile acid used as a pH control and acidity regulator in food applications. It functions to maintain stable pH levels in food products and is derived from bile acid chemistry.
Combustion Product Gas
Acidity-regulatorCombustion Product Gas is a processing aid and pH control agent derived from controlled combustion processes. It functions as an acidity regulator in food manufacturing, though it has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status.
Glycocholic Acid
Acidity-regulatorGlycocholic acid is a bile acid derivative used as a pH control agent in food production. It functions as an acidity regulator to maintain stable pH levels in food formulations, though it is not currently approved by the FDA as a food additive.
Hydrochloric Acid
Acidity-regulatorHydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong inorganic acid used in food processing as a pH control agent and formulation aid. It helps regulate acidity levels and maintain product stability in various food and beverage applications.
Lemon, Juice
Acidity-regulatorLemon juice is a natural acidifying agent derived from lemon fruit, used in food manufacturing to control pH levels and preserve product stability. It has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA and contains no reported adverse events or recalls.
Lime, Juice
Acidity-regulatorLime juice is a natural acidic ingredient extracted from lime fruit, used as a pH control agent and acidity regulator in food and beverages. It lowers pH levels to preserve products, enhance flavor, and prevent microbial growth.
Orange, Juice
Acidity-regulatorOrange juice is a natural acidic ingredient derived from oranges that functions as a pH control agent in food products. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is used to regulate acidity and preserve product stability in various food applications.
Peracetic Acid
Acidity-regulatorPeracetic acid (CAS 79-21-0) is a strong antimicrobial and oxidizing agent used as a pH control and sanitation agent in food processing. It functions primarily as a disinfectant for food contact surfaces and equipment rather than as a direct food additive.
Phosphorus Oxychloride
Acidity-regulatorPhosphorus oxychloride (CAS 10025-87-3) is an inorganic chemical compound used as a pH control agent and acidity regulator in food processing. It functions to maintain or adjust the acidity level of food products during manufacturing.
Sodium Sesquicarbonate
Acidity-regulatorSodium sesquicarbonate is a white crystalline powder composed of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. It functions as a pH control agent and acidity regulator in food products to maintain optimal acidity levels and improve product stability.