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  "derivation_summary": "Made by dissolving ferric hydroxide in citric acid and neutralising with ammonia.",
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  "citation_policy": "Cite as: Food Additive Index, \"Ferric ammonium citrate\", https://foodadditiveindex.com/additives/ferric-ammonium-citrate. This site reports regulatory status and does not rate additives.",
  "generated_at": "2026-09-08T00:09:38.535Z"
}