Solvent extraction process for citric acid
Solvent extraction process for citric acidThis listing covers the solvent extraction route for recovering citric acid from fermentation broth, an alternative to the older lime-and-sulfuric-acid precipitation.
Where it is and isn’t permitted
| Jurisdiction | Status | Scope and limits | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Permitted, with conditions | 21 CFR 173.280retrieved 2026-09-07 | |
| Codex Alimentarius | Not listedDoes not appear on this jurisdiction’s permitted list. That is not the same as being prohibited. |
What it is made from
Citric acid is extracted from the fermentation liquor into a solvent and recovered, avoiding the calcium sulfate waste the classical process produces.
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Every name it appears under
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As it appears in regulation
- Solvent extraction process for citric acid
Hazard reference values
No reference value for this substance in the sources we hold.
Evidence and how bodies read it
Studies, and the differing conclusions regulators drew from them, are curated by hand rather than machine-read, and none has been written for this substance yet.
Sources for this page
- ecfr retrieved 2026-09-07
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