Is Citric Acid halal?
Citric Acid is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. An organic acid used to adjust pH and as a flavour/effervescence agent. Produced by Aspergillus niger fermentation of glucose; halal.
Excipient (pH adjuster) · Confidence: High
Also known as: E330, anhydrous citric acid
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What it is
An organic acid used to adjust pH and as a flavour/effervescence agent.
Source:FDA GRAS — citric acid
Why it's here
Stabilises formulations and provides tartness in chewables.
Why it may matter
Produced by Aspergillus niger fermentation of glucose; halal.
Source:FDA GRAS — citric acid
Common sources
- Aspergillus fermentation of corn glucose
Reason codes
fermentationDerivedplantDerived
Evidence & citations1
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- Is Citric Acid halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Citric Acid as HALAL (High confidence). Produced by Aspergillus niger fermentation of glucose; halal. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Citric Acid used for in medicines?
- An organic acid used to adjust pH and as a flavour/effervescence agent. Stabilises formulations and provides tartness in chewables.
- What are common sources of Citric Acid?
- Common sources include: Aspergillus fermentation of corn glucose. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
Medicines using this excipient
4 total4 halal0 uncertain0 concern
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.