Citric acid is the fourth ingredient on the Uthrive label. The name can sound a bit technical, but it is one of the most familiar things in your kitchen. It is the same acid that gives lemons and limes their sharp, fresh taste.
What is citric acid?
Citric acid is a naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. It is what makes a lemon taste sour. In food and drinks it is used in small amounts to add brightness and to help keep flavours tasting fresh and balanced over time.
Where it comes from
Citric acid occurs naturally in fruits like lemons, limes and oranges. The citric acid used in food and drinks is commonly produced by fermentation, which creates the same compound found in citrus. Either way, it is the same simple acid.
Why it is in Uthrive
Two reasons. First, taste. A little tang lifts the fruit in our natural flavours and stops the drink tasting flat. It balances the soft, rounded taste of the apple juice and the subtle savoury note of the salt, so every sip tastes clean.
Second, freshness. Citric acid helps keep each can tasting the way it should, from the day it is filled to the day you open it.
Balance is the goal
Uthrive is not meant to be sour. The citric acid is there in a small amount to keep things fresh, bright and balanced. It is a supporting ingredient, not the star. You can read about every ingredient in What's in Uthrive? Every ingredient, explained.
FAQ
Is citric acid the same as vitamin C?
No. They are different compounds, even though both are found in citrus fruit. Citric acid is in Uthrive for taste and freshness.
Does citric acid make Uthrive sour?
Only slightly. It adds a light tang that balances the fruit and the salt, rather than a sharp sour hit.
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