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Is Citric Acid Keto? Ingredient Quality Explained
AdditivesModerateQuality tier: Good
CleanKeto Verdict
Citric Acid is a food additive that carries 1 quality flag in the CleanKeto database. Usually produced by industrial mold fermentation. That places it in the Good tier.
Quality flags
- Fermentation-derivedUsually produced by industrial mold fermentation.
How this verdict is decided
CleanKeto's PQ Score rates ingredient quality on a 0 to 100 scale by checking for seed oils, additives, ultra-processing, and sourcing signals. Individual products vary with their exact sourcing and preparation, so scan the label to see the real score for what you are eating. Learn how PQ Score works.
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PQ Score rates ingredient quality, not calories or medical outcomes. It is not medical or dietary advice.