Frequently Asked Questions

I will be adding to this list of questions as people contact me about allergies and intolerances to citric acid.

Q: Is citric acid allergy the same thing as citrus allergy?

A: No, from what I've read, an allergy to citrus involves people having an allergic reaction to specific substances such as limonene or proteins found in the fruit.

Q: Can I take Vitamin C if I have a citric acid allergy?

A: Yes, because Vitamin C is actually ascorbic acid, NOT citric acid.  However, you won't be able to eat some fruits or vegetables that contain citric acid AS WELL AS vitamin C (the classic example being oranges).