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Citric acid has several positive uses, but too much can cause problems within the body. Citric acid, as found naturally in foods, is slightly corrosive and over long periods of time can cause erosion of the stomach and esophagus linings and tooth enamel. Too much in a short period of time can cause stomach cramps or other pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, increased sweating and swelling, yellow eyes or skin, bloody or black, tarry stool, or bloody or cloudy urine, a frequent urge to urinate or a decrease in the amount of urine, fever, headache, increased blood pressure, back, side, or muscle pain, nervousness or restlessness, rashes, hives or itching, sores, ulcers or other blemishes around the lips or in the mouth, a sore throat, swelling of the face, fingers, ankles, feet or lower legs, unusual bleeding or bruising, tiredness or weakness, weight gain, and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet. Typically, the more severe symptoms are caused by an overdose related to medications containing citric acid.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, citric acid is a very weak acid that naturally occurs in citrus fruits like lemons, limes and Oranges. It is also used to acidify or sour the flavour of some foods. Highly concentrated citric acid could cause slight skin irritation though. Be sure to keep citric acid away from open cuts as it will hurt if any gets in there.
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∙ 14y agoCitric acid is not "bad" because it is a weak acid. It is found in fruits, but having too much of it could cause trouble to your teeth long term but nothing serious.
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Some people have skin reactions to Citric Acid containing products. Unless someone is fatally allergic to citric acid, it is not "bad"
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∙ 15y agoIt gives some people heartburn. If you eat it routinely, it can damage the enamel on your teeth.
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∙ 15y agono it is a very weak acid
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When citric acid is added will the pH increase or decrease?
When citric acid is added, or any acid for that matter, the pH of a substance will decrease. This is because since acids have a low pH they will decrease the pH of other substances when added to it.
What are the effects of ascorbic acid and citric acid on browning?
The reason ascorbic acid and citric acid cause fruits to brown is because of the interaction between the acids and the phenolic content of the vegetable. The best way to keep your fruits from browning is to keep them away from other foods that contain these types of acids, such as citrus fruits.
Is vinigar a strong acid?
No. Vinegar is acetic acid and is a weak acid (when compared to other mineral acids).
What are acids in the home?
Probably vinegar is the most common other ones are fizzy drinks, cup of tea, oranges and lemons. Citrus fruit juices contain citric acid.
Why are kitchen sinks never made out of calcium?
Because calcium reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide and other compounds if other acids (citric acid:lime) is poured into the sink (accidently). -Ans by Rucksikaa from Sri Lanka...
What acids react with each other?
citric acids react with each other
What house-hold items have citric acid in them?
Citric acids are natural acids coming from lemons and other citrus fruits. They are most commonly found in cleaning substances.
Are there any other acids in lemon juice?
Commonly, citric acid is the only acid in lemon juice, but if there are other acids in the soil, there will be trace amounts in the lemons which grow upon it.
The Acids found in lemon juice?
Citric acid. It is also found in limes and other varieties of citrus fruits. It is what gives them their sour flavor.Lemon juice contains citric acid.
What acid is found in mango?
Citric and malic acids are the major organic acids present in mangoes. Other acids include α-ketoglutaric, ascorbic, oxalic, and tartaric acids. Anacardic acids, whose effects can be almost as irritating as poison ivy's urushiol oils in terms of susceptible people, will be found since mangoes are members of the Anacardiaceae family.
Organic molecules containing carboxyl groups are?
Amino acids, which are the monomers of protein, other proteins and organic acids, such as citric acid, acetic acid or fatty acid.
What is a plant acid?
Plant acids are naturally occurring organic acids such as citric acid and malic acid produced by plants in their fruits and other locations. In fruits the acids give plants a tangy taste.
Types of acid present in the fruits?
Citric Acid is common in many different types of fruits.
Are weak acids liquids?
Some are, such as acetic acid. Other such as hydrocyanic acid are gases while others, such as citric acid are solids..
When citric acid is added will the pH increase or decrease?
When citric acid is added, or any acid for that matter, the pH of a substance will decrease. This is because since acids have a low pH they will decrease the pH of other substances when added to it.
What are the effects of ascorbic acid and citric acid on browning?
The reason ascorbic acid and citric acid cause fruits to brown is because of the interaction between the acids and the phenolic content of the vegetable. The best way to keep your fruits from browning is to keep them away from other foods that contain these types of acids, such as citrus fruits.
Is vinigar a strong acid?
No. Vinegar is acetic acid and is a weak acid (when compared to other mineral acids).
