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What is E 330. What is E330 or citric acid: is the additive dangerous or not, what harm can it cause to the body? Harmful properties of the E330 additive

Nutritional supplements

Each of us has heard about food additives with the symbol E. It’s no secret that food additives are used today in almost all products. How to learn to distinguish between them, to know which of them are generally prohibited, and which ones can cause harm?

Many food additives - natural origin. For example, E330 - citric acid– found in all citrus fruits. Tomatoes contain E160a - carotene, E101 - vitamin B2 riboflavin. From seaweed E400 is isolated - sodium alginate. Sorbic and benzoic acids and their salts are preservatives that are also found in nature, in particular in rowan, lingonberry, and cranberry. Apple contains acetic acid E260, tartaric acid E334, glutamic acid E620, carotene E160a, niacin E375, anthocyanin E163, citric acid E330, succinic acid E363, cystine E920, vitamin C E300, vitamin B E101.

All additives are divided into several categories: not dangerous, harmful, dangerous, very dangerous.

Nutritional supplements that are not harmful (but they are not beneficial):

E 100, 101, 104, 105, 111, 122, 126, 130, 132, 151, 152, 160, 161, 162, 163, 170, 174, 175, 181;

E 200, 201, 202, 203, 236, 260, 261, 262, 270, 280, 290;

E 300, 301, 306, 307, 322, 326, 327, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 382;

E 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 410, 411, 413, 414, 420, 421, 422, 440, 471, 472, 473.

Suspicious food additives:

E 125, 141, 150, 153, 171, 172, 173;

E 240, 241, 477.

Harmful food additives:

Negatively affect intestinal function: E 220, 221, 222, 223, 224.

Negatively affect food digestion: E 338, 339, 340, 341, 450, 461, 463, 465, 466, a also found in ice cream E407.

Food additives that cause harm to the skin: E 230, 231, 232, 233.

Additive, interfering with the absorption of vitamin B 12: E 200 .

Additive, which increases cholesterol: E 320, 321.

Sensitivity supplements nervous system: E 311, 312.

Additives that cause putrefactive processes in the mouth and harm the body: E 330, used in many lemonades and many other products.

Additives that may cause cancer: E 131, 142, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217.

Allergens:

E230, 231, 232, 239, 311–313.

Causes diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:

E221–226, 320–322, 338–341, 407, 450, 461–466 .

Causes liver and kidney diseases:

E171–173, 320–322.

Dangerous food additives:

E 102, 110, 120, 124.

Very dangerous additives, provoking the growth of cancer cells

E 123, 102, 110– the latter is often used in caramels, fruit syrups, chocolate bars, fish fingers, ready-made sauces, soft cheeses and puddings.

Cause malignant tumors:

E103, E105, 121, 123, 125, 126, 130, 131, 142, 152,

E210, 211, 213–217, 240;

E330;

E447.

5 additives are officially banned worldwide:

E 121(citrus red dye, mainly used to color the rind of oranges);

E 123(amaranth) – a specific dye, not related to the plant with the same name;

E 240– formaldehyde, a very toxic substance;

E 924a and E 924b– were previously used to improve flour.

Food additives not approved for use in the Russian Federation:

E103, E107, E125, E127, E128, E140, E153-155, E160d, E160f, E166, E173-175, E180, E182,

E209, E213-219, E225-228, E230-233, E237, E238, E241, E252, E253, E264, E281-283,

E302, E303, E305, E308-314, E317, E318, E323-325, E328, E329, E343-345, E349, E350-352, E355-357, E359, E365-368, E370, E375, E381, E384, E387-390, E399,

E403, E408, E409, E418, E419, E429-436, E441-444, E446, E462, E463, E465, E467, E474, E476-480, E482-489, E491-496,

E505, E512, E519-523, E535, E537, E538, E541, E542, E550, E552, E554-557, E559, E560, E574, E576, E577, E579, E580,

E622-625, E628, E629, E632-635, E640, E641,

E906, E908-911, E913, E916-919, E922-926, E929, E942-946, E957, E959,

E1000, E1001, E1105, E1503, E1521.

What does the code mean? food additives? The letter "E" is for Europe, and digital code- characteristics of the food additive to the product.

1 - dyes;

2 - preservatives,

3 - antioxidants (they prevent spoilage of the product),

4 - stabilizers (maintain its consistency),

5 - emulsifiers (maintain structure),

6 - taste and aroma enhancers,

7 -8 spare numbers,

9 - anti-flaming, that is, anti-foaming substances.

Indices with a four-digit number indicate the presence of sweeteners - substances that preserve the friability of sugar or salt, glazing agents.

Are these supplements harmful? Food experts believe that the letter “E” is not so scary: the use of additives is allowed in many countries, most of them do not give side effects. But is this true?

For example, preservatives E-230, E-231 and E-232 are used in fruit processing and they are phenol. When it enters our body in small doses, it provokes cancer, but in large doses it is simply pure poison.

In addition, there are food additives that are strictly prohibited in Russia: E-121 - dye (citrus red), E-240 - equally dangerous formaldehyde. Powdered aluminum is coded under the sign E-173, which is used to decorate imported sweets and other confectionery.

But there are also harmless and even useful “E”. For example, additive E-163 (dye) is anthocyanin from grape skins. E-338 (antioxidant) and E-450 (stabilizer) are harmless phosphates that are necessary for our bones.

All food additives can be designated in the following letters: O – dangerous; Z – prohibited; P – suspicious; P – crustacean; RK – intestinal disorders; VK - harmful to the skin; X – cholesterol; RZh – indigestion; OO – very dangerous; RD – blood pressure; C – rash; GM - genetically modified

Manufacturers do not always indicate the number of the food additive. It also happens that only its name is written on products. How to figure out whether such a supplement is harmful to health or not? The table below shows the names of the additives and their codes.

Agar-agar, RK RZh1 E406

Sodium adipates E356

Potassium adipates E357

Adipic acid E355

Azorubin, carmazine C E122

Nitrogen E941

Allura red AC O E129

Aluminum (powder-like) O E173

Aluminosilicate O E559

Calcium aluminum silicate O E556

Potassium aluminum silicate O E555

Sodium aluminum silicate O E554

Sodium aluminum phosphate O E541

Ammonium alginate O E403

Potassium alginate O E402

Calcium alginate O E404

Sodium alginate E401

Alginic acid O E400

Alpha tocopherol E307

Amaranth OR Leads to the accumulation of lime in the kidneys! E123

Annatto, bixin, norbixin E160b

Anthocyanin E163

Argon E938

Arabinogalactan E409

Calcium ascorbate E302

Sodium ascorbate E301

Ascorbic acid E300

Ascorbyl palmitate E304

Aspartame OO2 GM E951

Acesulfame potassium E950

Potassium acetates E261

Calcium acetates E263

Sodium acetates E262

Acetylated distarch adipate E1422

Acetylated distarch phosphate E1414

Acetylated starch E1420

Sucrose acetate isobutyrate E444

Potassium benzoate OS E212

Calcium benzoate E213

Sodium benzoate OS E211

Benzoic acid OS E210

Bentonite E558

Beta-apo-8"-carotinal (C 30) E160e

Beta-apo-8"-carotenoic acid (C 30) ethyl ester E160f

Biphenyl, diphenyl VK E230

Boric acid E284

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) PC X E320

Butylated hydroxytoluene, ionol (BHT) C X E321

Potassium bisulfite O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E228

Tartaric acid (L(+)-tartaric acid) E334

Candelilla wax E902

Carnauba wax E903

Oxidized polyethylene wax E914

Beeswax, white and yellow E901

Gamma tocopherol E308

Hexamethylenetetramine C2 - red caviar E239

Guaiac resin E314

Helium E939

Ammonium hydroxide E527

Potassium hydroxide E525

Calcium hydroxide E526

Magnesium hydroxide E528

Sodium hydroxide E524

Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate E1442

Hydroxypropyl starch E1440

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose E464

Hydroxypropylcellulose RK - If more than 6 grams! E463

Potassium hydrosulfite E228

Calcium hydrosulfite O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E227

Sodium hydrosulfite RJ O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E222

Glycerol E422

Glycine E640

Monocalcium glutamate OO - Crispy potatoes, flour products! E623

Magnesium glutamate O E625

Glutamic acid O E620

Monosodium glutamate I-substituted O E621

Potassium glutamate I-substituted O E622

Ammonium glutamate I-substituted O E624

Ferrous gluconate O - No more than 20 g. per day! E579

Potassium gluconate O - No more than 20 g. per day! E577

Calcium gluconate O - No more than 20 g. per day! E578

Sodium gluconate O - No more than 20 g. per day! E576

Gluconic acid O - No more than 20 g. per day! E574

Glucono-delta-lactone O - No more than 20 gr. per day! E575

Calcium guanylate E629

Guanilic acid E626

Guar gum C E412

Gum arabic C E414

Delta tocopherol E309

Dipotassium guanylate E628

Dipotassium inosinate E632

Distarch phosphate E1412

Dimethyl dicarbonate E242

Disodium 5"-ribonucleotide E635

Disodium guanylate E627

Disodium inosinate E631

Sodium diphosphates RKO - Destroys calcium, magnesium, iron! E450

Diphenyl C O3 E230

Diazomonoxide E942

Dimethyl dicarbonate O E242

Amorphous silicon dioxide (silicic acid) E551

Carbon dioxide E290

Silicon dioxide E551

Sulfur dioxide OO - Dangerous for asthmatics! E220

Titanium dioxide E171

Dodecyl galate C E312

Fatty acids E 570

Sodium isoascorbate E316

Isoascorbic (erythorbic) acid E315

Isomaltitol, isomaltitol O - No more than 50 gr. per day! E953

Inosinate-5" calcium E633

Inosinic acid E630 K

Carob gum C E410

Karaya gum O E416

Guaiac gum P E241

Xanthan gum E415

Tara gum C E417

Gellan gum E418

Xylitol O - No more than 50 gr. per day! E967

Carrageenan O RK E407

Urea (urea) E927b

Blue brilliant dye E133

Black dye VK E151

Food coloring orange-yellow "sunset" OS E110

Green food coloring-S E142

Food coloring "gold" E175

Food coloring "indigo-carmine" E132

Canthaxanthin food coloring O - Deposits in the retina! E161g

Food coloring curcumin E100

Food coloring riboflavi E101

Food coloring tartrazine OS E102

Food coloring alkanet (alkanine) E103

Yellow quinoline food coloring C E104

Food coloring carmine (from scale insects!) C E120

Food coloring azorubine (carmoisine) C E122

Food coloring amaranth C E123

Crimson food coloring C E124

Food coloring erythrosine O - For thyroid gland! E127

Red food coloring C E128

Red food coloring "charming" (allura) C E129

Patented blue food coloring E131

Food coloring indigo carmine E132

Blue shiny food coloring E133

Food coloring chlorophyll E140

Food coloring copper complexes of chlorophylls E141

Green food coloring S E142

Food coloring sugar colors simple E150a

Food coloring sugar sulfite colors E150b

Food coloring sugar ammonium colors O E150c

Food coloring sugar ammonium sulfite colors O E150d

Black shiny food coloring O E151

Vegetable charcoal dye E153

Brown food coloring FK C E154

Brown food coloring HT C E155

Food carotene dye E160a

Dye food extracts annatto E160b

Edible paprika oil resin dye E160c

Food coloring lycopene E160d

Food coloring beta-apocarotenaldehyde E160e

Food dye esters of beta-apo-8'-carotene acid E160f

Food coloring flavoxanthin E161b

Red beet food coloring E162

Food anthocyanin dye E163

Food coloring calcium carbonate salts E170

Food coloring titanium dioxide E171

Food grade iron oxide dye E172

Food coloring aluminum O E173

Food coloring silver O E174

Food coloring gold O E175

Food coloring litolrubin BK C E180

Tocopherol concentrate E306

Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt With RK - If more than 5 g! E466

Paprika dye, capsanthin, capsorubin E160c

Sodium carbonates E500

Potassium carbonates E501

Ammonium carbonates E503

Magnesium carbonates E504

Aluminum-sodium alum O E521

Aluminum-potassium alum O E522

Aluminum-ammonia alum O E523

Lecithins, phosphatides E322

Sodium lactate E325

Potassium lactate E326

Calcium lactate E327

Ammonium lactate E328

Citric acid E330

Sodium lactylates E481

Calcium lactylates E482

Lactitol RJ - No more than 20 gr. per day! E966

Lysozyme C - Maybe GM. (Occurs in cheeses). E1105

Formic acid E236

Lactic acid E270

Ammonium malate E349

Sodium malates E350

Potassium malates E351

Calcium malates E352

Meta-tartaric acid E353

Mannitol RJ - No more than 20 gr. per day! Harmful to teeth! E421

Methylcellulose RJ RK - If more than 6 grams! E461

Methyl ethyl cellulose E465

Mono- and diglycerides fatty acids E471

Montanoic acid A - Do not use with peel! E912

Maltitol and maltitol syrup A - No more than 20 grams per day! E965

Nizin About E234

Potassium nitrite O E249

Sodium nitrite O - almost all sausages, ham E250

Sodium nitrate O E251

Sodium nitrate O E252

Ortho-enylphenol VK O E231

Ortho-phenylphenol sodium salt O E232

Octyl gallate C O E311

Ortho-phosphoric acid O RK E338

Calcium oxide E529

Magnesium oxide E530

Sodium pyrosulfite RJ O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E223

Potassium pyrosulfite RJ O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E224

Pimaricin (natamycin) O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E235

Propionic acid O E280

Sodium propionate O E281

Calcium propionate O E282

Potassium propionate O E283

Propyl gallate O E310

Boric acid O E284

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate O E436

Pectins E440

Pyrophosphates O E450

Triphosphates O E451

Polyphosphates O E452

Polydimethylsiloxane O E900

Polydextrose O E1200

Polyvinylpyrrolidone O - No more than 90 gr. per day! E1201

Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone A - May be contained in wines! E1202

Ribonucleotides-5" calcium E 634

Saccharin O E954

Sorbic acid E200

Potassium sorbate E202

Sodium sorbate E203

Sulfur dioxide OO - Can be found in white wines! E220

Sodium sulfite RJ O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E221

Potassium sulfite RJ O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E225

Calcium sulfite RJ O - Dangerous for asthmatics! E226

Sorbitol and sorbitol syrup E420

Fatty acid salts E470

Sugaroglycerides E474

Sorbitan monostearate O E491

Sorbitan tristearate O E492

Sorbitan monolaurate, SPEN 20 O E493

Sorbitan monooleate, SPEN 80 O E494

Sorbitan monopalmitate, SPEN 40 O E495

Sorbitan trioleate, SPEN 85 O E496

Hydrochloric acid E507

Sulfuric acid O E513

Sodium sulfates E514

Potassium sulfates E515

Calcium sulfates E516

Ammonium sulfates E517

Aluminum sulfate O E520

Thiabendazole VK O E233

Sodium tetraborate O - Metabolic disorders! E285

Sodium tartrates E335

Potassium tartrate E336

Potassium sodium tartrates E337

Calcium tartrate E354

Tragacanth S E413

Twin (polysorbate 20) O E432

Twin (polysorbate 80) O E433

Twin (polysorbate 40) O E434

Twin (polysorbate 60) O E435

Sodium thiosulfate E539

Vegetable coal E153

Glacial acetic acid E260

Carbon dioxide E290

Fumaric acid E297

Sodium phosphates O E339

Potassium phosphates O RK E340

Calcium phosphates O RK E341

Ammonium phosphates E342

Ammonium phosphates O E343

Sodium ferrocyanide E535

Potassium ferrocyanide E536

Calcium ferrocyanide E538

Potassium chloride E508

Calcium chloride E509

Ammonium chloride E510

Magnesium chloride E511

Tin chloride O - Causes vomiting, found in canned food! E512

Sodium citrates E331

Potassium citrates E332

Calcium citrates E333

Magnesium citrate E345

Ammonium citrates E380

Cellulose E460

Cyclamic acid and its salts O E952

Esters of glycerol and resin acids E445

Quilaya extract O - Contains saponins (hemolysis of red blood cells!) E999

Erythrosine A - Contained in citrus peels! E127

Montanic acid ester A - Do not use with peel! E912

Ethyl parahydroxybenzoic acid ester C E214

Ethyl ether sodium salt C E215

Propyl ether OS E216

Propyl ether sodium salt OS E217

Methyl ether OS E218

Methyl ether sodium salt OS E219

Propylene glycol ether of fatty acids E477

Esters of sucrose and fatty acids E473

Ethylenediaminetetraacetate, calcium disodium, O - Metabolism! E385

Ethylcellulose RJ RK - If more than 6 g! E462

Esters of glycerol and acetic and fatty acids E472a

Esters of glycerol and lactic and fatty acids E472b

Esters of citric acid and mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids E472c

Esters of glycerol and diacetyltartaric and fatty acids E472d

Mixed esters of glycerol and tartaric, acetic and fatty acids E472f

Esters of monoglycerides and succinic acid E472g

Esters of sucrose and fatty acids E473

Esters of polyglycerol and fatty acids E475

Esters of polyglycerol and ricinol acids O E476

Malic acid E296

Succinic acid E363

There have been long-standing discussions about “E” additives in the Russian Federation. On the one hand, there is no doubt about food additives; each additive has been tested. But on the other hand, even substances such as citric acid and activated carbon. What exactly are food additives?

I would like to believe that no one will allow a product to be sold whose label states prohibited additives. And if permitted ones are declared, then they mass fraction must be checked during certification and not exceed the maximum permissible.

There is an opinion that the reason for the increased morbidity and mortality in Russia is associated with a decrease in consumption natural products, supplying the body with the substances necessary for its functioning, and replacing these products with refined, low-quality food, artificially enriched with vitamins and microelements.

Today, many people already know that lemonade can be used to cook kitchen utensils or cook jeans. Chewing gum is generally dangerous. And for the children who love her so much! In many types chewing gum, as it turned out, the amino acid phenylalanine is present in large quantities, and it is large quantities harmful to the brain, especially a growing one.

Refined foods are also harmful. It has been proven that refined foods can cause diseases or aggravate the course of existing diseases. According to most experts, the “rationalization” of nutrition, in particular the use of artificially refined products, has become one of the reasons for the development of serious illnesses and is a serious pathological factor.

Another scourge modern nutrition – GMO. In 2003, the moratorium on the development and use of GM products in Europe was lifted. In Russia, the cultivation of transgenic varieties and the creation of new ones is still prohibited, but the import of GM products and their use is permitted. In our country, one type of soybean, three varieties of corn, rapeseed and sugar beets are allowed for consumption, and not a single transgenic product is registered that is not used in less than three countries. Transgenic soybean added to meat products, authorized by the Ministry of Health. It is registered and used in sixteen countries, including those belonging to the European Union.

What is GMO? Are they useful or harmful? The production of food from GM organisms is a relatively young industry. To reliably assess the safety of new products, it will take a lot of time - at least several generations of consumers who use products or components obtained from GM organisms in their diet will need to change.

There are a lot of genes in the body, and it is impossible to take into account the interaction of all of them - this is the main trump card of opponents of GM technologies. Someday all genes and all proteins will be studied, and then it will be possible to use the properties of plants and animals that we need without harming them, ourselves or nature. Genetic engineering is a very powerful tool that has just been mastered by humanity. It is not yet possible to make definite decisions regarding whether to allow or prohibit experiments with GM organisms. We must decide for ourselves whether to use them or not. But there are also positive factors in the development of this area.

Genetically modified sources are used in medicine to create vaccines with increased efficiency actions. A universal vaccine has already been created that protects against allergic reactions caused by inhalation of pollen various plants. Its active ingredient is GM protein. This mutant protein tenfold reduces the intensity of painful reactions to plant pollen and at the same time mobilizes immune system to protect the body from the consequences of an allergenic attack. Preliminary tests of the vaccine showed that it does not pose a threat anaphylactic shock and helps almost equally all those suffering from pollen allergies. (based on materials from the European Journal of Immunology)

With the help of GM products, it seems possible to provide food to starving countries, as well as the growing population of other countries in the near future. The world's population has reached 6 billion and will double in the next 50 years. Providing food to the world's population is becoming increasingly problematic.

In addition, the yield and shelf life of fruits are significantly increased in the transgenic crops grown, they become more resistant to pests and unfavorable conditions. GM vegetables and fruits have been developed that are able to protect themselves from insects and weeds, are able to resist viruses, bacteria and fungi, and can withstand frosts that would normally destroy the crop.

Some scientists argue that genetically modified plants are much more environmentally friendly than their unmodified counterparts.

Why are we afraid of GMOs? The consequences of consuming GMI foods are currently unknown. According to leading experts, if a person eats sausage with transgenes once, nothing will happen to him. But we eat it every day! Experts believe that after many years the genetically modified protein will reach dangerous concentrations in the body. The main source of danger is the imperfection of technologies for producing transgenic organisms. Even though genetic engineering- This is a high modern and fairly developed science; when creating GMOs, scientists are still acting blindly. When inserting a gene fragment, they do not know exactly which part of the genome it will go into and how this will affect its work. The transformed cell acquires completely new, uncharacteristic properties.

Scientifically recorded facts include the disappearance of entire groups of insects in places where GM plants are grown, the emergence of new mutant forms of weeds and insects, biological and chemical contamination of soils and the gradual loss of biodiversity, especially in the centers of the emergence of cultivated plants. This is very current problem for Russia, since our country has a rich diversity of genetic resources of agricultural plants and animals that need to be preserved for future generations.

A number of experiments were carried out on rats: animals that consumed GM products experienced a violation cellular structure stomach and liver, the blood formula changed, the weight of the animals in the experiment and the weight of the brain decreased. These experiments confirmed the assumptions of scientists about the negative impact of GM food on the body: on the immune system, gastrointestinal tract, liver and brain.

Gene manipulation can lead to:

  1. To an unpredictable increase in the content or appearance of completely new toxins in food.
  2. Provoke cancer.
  3. Cause food allergies.
  4. Destruction natural ecosystems and disruption of the ecological balance in nature during the cultivation of transgenic plants.

There is no evidence yet that GMOs will cause problems in the future, but there is no evidence yet that the foods are harmless. Time will show…

Almost every housewife has citric acid in her house, which is indispensable in cooking. For about a century it has been used for industrial purposes in the production of a wide variety of products. However, in the last few decades this food additive has been designated on the packaging as E330 is a substance responsible for stabilizing products and maintaining the required acidity level. It would seem that citric acid is completely harmless to the human body, but this is not at all true. In large quantities, E 330 can become a serious source of health problems even in absolutely healthy people.

What are the benefits of citric acid?

Initially this substance white, odorless, but at the same time having a characteristic sour taste, was extracted from various fruits. Citrus fruits and, first of all, lemons were considered the leader in lemon content. However, if at home you can obtain the required amount of such a preservative and stabilizer from the juice of this fruit, then for industrial production E330 this option is considered quite expensive. It is for this reason that in the middle of the last century, the technology for the synthesis of citric acid from chemicals, which served as a powerful impetus for the development of the conservation industry food industry.

Citric acid is an excellent preservative, since most microbes known to mankind cannot survive in an acidic environment. In addition, E330 belongs to the category of powerful antioxidants, thanks to which you can maintain the freshness of almost any food. Separately, it is worth mentioning the stabilizing qualities of lemon juice, which perfectly regulates the taste of any food, be it lightly salted cucumbers or fruit jelly.

Scope of application E330

Initially, citric acid was used in the food industry and, first of all, in confectionery production. Sweets and pastries, desserts and creams - all these delicacies still include E330. Plus, the vast majority of carbonated drinks today contain E330. After the antioxidant properties of citric acid were discovered, it became an indispensable component in the production of cosmetics. The rejuvenating effect of E330 is widely used in creams and masks, shampoos and sprays. The antibacterial properties of citric acid have been appreciated by manufacturers of deodorants and aftershave lotions, which currently provide very long-lasting protection of the skin from microbes and have disinfecting properties.

"Limonka" has the property of dissolving calcium. It is for this reason that it is included in all kinds of cleaning and detergents that we all use in everyday life. With their help you can easily remove scale and white coating from various surfaces without much mechanical effort. The E330 found the same property wide application in the petrochemical and gas industries.

Why is citric acid so dangerous?

It has been proven that in small doses the E330 stabilizer has a very positive effect on human body, as it has anti-aging and antibacterial properties. However high concentrations of E330 in cosmetics can cause chemical burns epidermis and mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. In addition, upon contact with tooth enamel, by neutralizing calcium, citric acid contributes to its destruction. Food products containing E330 are not recommended for consumption by people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, since citric acid can only aggravate the problem. Moreover, a high concentration of this substance in drinks or food can lead to burns of the esophagus.

Food additives that have become a part of our lives are hardly surprising today.

Despite the generally negative attitude towards additives, some of them, for example, E-330, do not have negative influence on the human body and can be found in natural products.

Citric acid ( Citric Acid), which received the E-330 code, belongs to the group of natural antioxidants. It has a characteristic sour taste and is involved in metabolic processes person. It is a white crystalline powder, highly soluble in water and alcohols.

When heated to temperature regime above 175 degrees, the acid decomposes into water molecules and carbon dioxide. Currently, the substance is extracted from a variety of products: sugar, lemon, molasses, pineapple waste, etc.

Since extracting acid powder from citrus fruits proved expensive on an industrial scale, the synthesis of the material from chemicals was developed, which had a major impact on the development of canning industries throughout the world.

Use in everyday life

E330 is widely used not only in everyday life, but also in industrial types production of food and cosmetic industries. As a flavoring additive, it does not cause harm at all, but only positive influence on our body, when consumed in moderation. It can be found in most juices and juice-containing products, and in confectionery products.

In cosmetics, E330 is contained as a pH acidity regulator in such preparations as:

  • shampoos;
  • lotions;
  • cosmetic creams;
  • elixirs;
  • hairsprays and more.

The spread of citric acid was favored by the antioxidant properties discovered in it in the middle of the last century. Today, every person can find acid-containing deodorants and lotions on their dressing table, which provide not only skin protection, but also proper disinfection.

Thanks to its ability to dissolve calcium salts, citric acid is found in most of our everyday detergents and cleaning products. Without using much effort, with its help we can easily remove almost any household scale and do not cause harm to all kinds of metal and ceramic surfaces. Similar action and the influence of the additive made it possible to use it in oil production.

Beneficial properties of citric acid

This supplement has a positive effect on cellular respiration; it actively takes part in cell renewal. Our body and, in particular, our skin have a lot to thank it for, since the elasticity of the top layer improves and the number of wrinkles decreases. Accumulated toxins and toxic substances come out through the pores.

In addition, citric acid is added to fats and margarines to prevent them from going rancid. She has become indispensable food industry due to its preservative properties. Substance E330 is used as a leavening agent for dough - in combination with baking soda carbon dioxide is released, which gives the dough additional airiness.

Most known microbes are not able to survive in an acidic environment, and therefore cause harm and negative impact on the human body, which is why acid powder is added as a preservative to many types of foods. With the help of acid, manufacturers manage to regulate the taste and color of a number of products, and the substances contained in it neutralize them from the breakdown of heavy metal particles.

What might cause concern?

Doctors substantiated the effect of the substance on humans and began to use it to improve metabolic and energy exchange processes. Some harm may occur if significant amounts of the drug are consumed.

First of all, when eating chemical compound There is a gradual destruction of tooth enamel, accompanied by the development of caries. When a large dose of acid enters the body once, burns occur. digestive organs, which causes vomiting and irritation of the respiratory tract.

Contact with the surface of the eyes or skin provokes chemical burn. Small quantities E330 can have a beneficial effect on the adult body, because it is characterized by antibacterial and rejuvenating qualities. But its excessive concentration is contraindicated for persons suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, to whom acid causes significant harm.

Despite the fact that E330 has been approved by the world's main health organizations and is permitted as a food additive even in the European Union, the rule of the golden mean is valid in this case as well. Acceptable daily dose supplements should not exceed 100-115 mg per 1 kilogram of body, so that it beneficial properties did not cause harm to any of us.

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Distinctive Features

The substance E330 is familiar to many from childhood and is better known as "citric acid".

In nature, it is found in a number of vegetables, berries and fruits, giving them a sour taste - in bell peppers, rose hips, cranberries, pineapples, pomegranates, citrus fruits.

Available in two types - food (defined by GOST 31726–2012) and technical, included in the group antioxidants(additives with index E330 - E399).

By chemical structure is a tribasic hydroxy carboxylic acid, exhibits properties characteristic of compounds of this type. When heated to 175 degrees, it decomposes to form water and carbon dioxide.

Externally, citric acid looks like white crystals, odorless, sour in taste, highly soluble in water.

In the mentioned GOST the name of this antioxidant is listed as “anhydrous citric acid”.

Receiving technology

The first mention of citric acid dates back to the 18th century, when it was synthesized from the juice of unripe lemons.

In the last century, the production of citric acid was based on mixing lemon juice with shag.

The substance obtained in this way was completely natural. With the development of industry, this method became costly and unprofitable.

Nowadays, hydrocarbons (starches) contained in beets, corn, wheat, and potatoes are used to produce the E330 additive.

With the help mold strains they are fermented and fermented, resulting in a liquid with 90% citric acid content.

Purification from unnecessary impurities is carried out by adding a mixture of slaked lime and water or precipitated chalk. Crystallization is achieved by evaporation in a vacuum installation. The finished product is dried and packaged in bags.

Properties of matter

Citric acid, like all antioxidants, is a substance that binds free radicals, thereby preventing oxidation.

In addition to this it serves excellent preservative, destroying by creating acidic environment All known species microorganisms, used to preserve color and regulate the acidity of products and household chemicals.

These additive properties are used:

  • during production various sauces, including ketchup and mayonnaise, as well as jams and jellies;
  • For shelf life extension canned food, meat and fish products, vegetable and mushroom preparations for the winter;
  • in the production of packaged juices and nectars, soda, ;
  • for the purpose changes in consistency products, such as fused, improving their properties;
  • as baking powder dough in and products.

This is far from full list areas of application of the acidity regulator E330. It is also found in lotions, shampoos, and hair balms.

Modern housewives know how to clean dishes and plumbing fixtures from scale using citric acid, and use it to reduce water hardness.

Applications

In addition to the mentioned use of citric acid for the preparation of various food products, the E330 additive is widely used in other industries.

Varied cosmetics for hair and skin, the packaging of which states the content of fruit acids, along with lactic, malic and tartaric acid, contains citric acid.

The property of E330 to improve metabolism is taken as a basis in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Chemical industry produces all sorts of descalers containing citric acid.

Oil industry uses this additive to prepare low-acidity drilling mud; in construction it is added to.

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Benefits and harms

Harmful or not? TO positive action effects provided by citric acid include:

  1. Produced cosmetic effect- renewal of epidermal cells, giving skin elasticity, reducing fine wrinkles, eliminating acne, improvement of complexion.
  2. Removing toxins from the body, strengthening the immune system.
  3. Enhancing products, improving their taste and visual qualities.
  4. Beneficial influence on appearance and hair condition.
  5. The ability to soften water, remove water stone and scale.

It is correct to mention negative aspects use food additive E330.

You should not abuse drinks containing large number citric acid.

This remark mainly applies to soda, including homemade, since the E330 component can provoke an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.

Citric acid has a negative effect on tooth enamel . High concentration substances in powder can cause irritation and are therefore dangerous for the eyes and mucous membranes. In case of contact with skin there is a risk of allergic reactions.

The use of mold in the formation of citric acid made scientists talk about classifying the resulting chemical compound as genetically modified products and possible danger for human health.

Although the assumption about oncological diseases, the cause of which is the E330 additive, has not been proven to date.

Daily norm

Daily intake of edible citric acid not regulated, since its content in most dishes is relatively small.

Despite the negative effects of this compound on the human body, completely eliminate It is impossible to remove foods containing citric acid from your diet.

Knowledge of the properties of the E330 supplement and a competent approach to choosing products on the store counter will help maintain health for many years.

Citric acid is an antioxidant (otherwise known as an antioxidant) and is of natural or synthetic origin. Salts and esters of citric acid are called citrates. When heated above 175 °C, it decomposes into and. Chemical formula C6H8O7.

General characteristics

E330 Citric acid is a tribasic carboxylic acid. Looks like small white crystals, the substance has good solubility in and (calorizator). Shows weak properties of the acid itself. The taste is purely sour, not astringent. Participates in metabolism in the body.

The Swedish experimental chemist Karl Scheele, famous for the discovery of many organic and inorganic substances, was the first to obtain citric acid from late XVIII centuries. Subsequently, they learned to produce citric acid from shag leaves and juice, and not just from unripe ones. Currently, new methods have emerged for obtaining the food additive E330 Citric acid - biosynthesis of sugar and molds, synthesis of chemicals and plants.

Benefits of Citric Acid

Antioxidants, one of which is E330, are involved in the process of cell renewal, which slows down the aging process and has a positive effect on the condition skin, increasing their elasticity. Also, E330 Citric acid is capable of removing toxins and waste through skin pores and has a bactericidal effect.

Harm E330

Citric acid in its pure form and in large quantities can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Therefore, when working with the E330, you should exercise caution and strictly follow the safety instructions.

Where is Citric Acid Found?

Natural suppliers of acid are citrus fruits, especially unripe ones, shag, pine needles, some berries,.

Application of E330 in the food industry

The main application of E330 is the production of bakery and confectionery products, drinks, including dry ones. E330 together with () is a well-known one that gives butter dough fluffiness and airiness. It is used in production as a color fixative.

Application of E330 in other industries

In addition to the food industry, Citric acid is used:

  • In medicine - to improve energy metabolism,
  • In construction - as an additive to cement,
  • In cosmetology - as an ingredient in effervescent bath products,
  • IN oil industry- as a drilling mud neutralizer.

Use of Citric Acid in the Household

At home, it is used in cooking, for domestic purposes for maintaining household, for cosmetic home treatments for skin and hair care.

Universal household chemicals that can be used in a wide variety of household sectors. For example, for cleaning scale in a kettle, for cleaning the iron from scale inside, for cleaning silver, for cleaning household surfaces, for preserving cut fresh flowers, for caring for plants, etc.

You need to fill it with water, add 30-50 grams of citric acid and boil. Drain the water and rinse the kettle. If the scale has been there for a long time or there is too much of it, then you can first leave the citric acid with water in the kettle for an hour, and then boil and rinse.

Dissolve 25-30 grams of citric acid in a glass of water and pour into a water tank. Press the steam button at maximum power and temperature. Then repeat this procedure several times with clean water.

It will be enough to dissolve 1 teaspoon of citric acid in a glass of water and place this container in the microwave oven. Turn on the oven for 5 minutes at maximum power. After turning off, wait another 5-10 minutes for the dirt to soak better, then open the door and clean the walls with a clean damp cloth. The essence of the cleansing process with citric acid is that under its influence, all the dirt existing on the walls gets wet, as a result of which it can be removed without any effort.

Use of E330 in Russia

Throughout the territory Russian Federation and Ukraine, the use of the food additive E330 is permitted, because its safety for human health has been confirmed by all organizations that control food production.