signal family

Acids & Regulators

pH control · citric · lactic · phosphoric

Acids sharpen flavor, control pH, support preservation systems, balance sweetness, create fizz, and keep colors or textures stable.

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How to read this family

Acidulants are usually functional as well as flavorful. Notice whether they sit near sweeteners, preservatives, leavening, or fruit claims.

01pH Scale

02Citric Acid

03Effervescence

04Vinegar

05Acid Molecule

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Acetic Acid

Acetic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in face wash.

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Aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (E559) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E559

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Ammonium chloride, ammonia solution

Ammonium chloride, ammonia solution (E510) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E510

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Ammonium hydroxide

Ammonium hydroxide (E527) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.

E527

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Ammonium polyphosphate

Ammonium polyphosphate (E545) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E545

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Azelaic Acid

Azelaic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Bentonite

Bentonite (E558) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E558

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Bone phosphate

Bone phosphate (E542) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E542

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium aluminosilicate

Calcium aluminosilicate (E556) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E556

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium chloride

Calcium chloride (E509) is listed as a firming agent in the E-number system.

E509

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium ferrocyanide

Calcium ferrocyanide (E538) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E538

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium gluconate

Calcium gluconate (E578) is listed as a firming agent in the E-number system.

E578

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium hydroxide

Calcium hydroxide (E526) is listed as a firming agent in the E-number system.

E526

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium oxide

Calcium oxide (E529) is listed as a improving agent in the E-number system.

E529

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium polyphosphate

Calcium polyphosphate (E544) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E544

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium silicate

Calcium silicate (E552) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E552

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Calcium sodium polyphosphate

Calcium sodium polyphosphate (E543) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E543

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Cholic acid

Cholic acid (E1000) is listed as a food additive in the E-number system.

E1000

Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.

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Citric Acid

Citric Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Dicalcium diphosphate

Dicalcium diphosphate (E540) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E540

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Disodium Phosphate

Disodium Phosphate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Ensulizole (Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid)

Ensulizole (Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Ferrous carbonate

Ferrous carbonate (E505) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E505

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Ferrous hexacyanomanganate

Ferrous hexacyanomanganate (E537) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E537

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Gluconic acid

Gluconic acid (E574) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.

E574

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Gluconic Acid

Gluconic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Chelating agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Glucono delta-lactone

Glucono delta-lactone (E575) is listed as a sequestrant in the E-number system.

E575

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Glycolic Acid (AHA)

Glycolic Acid (AHA) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Hydrochloric acid

Hydrochloric acid (E507) is listed as a acid in the E-number system.

E507

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Kojic Acid

Kojic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Lignosulfonates

Lignosulfonates (E565) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E565

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Magnesium chloride

Magnesium chloride (E511) is listed as a firming agent in the E-number system.

E511

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Magnesium gluconate

Magnesium gluconate (E580) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E580

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Magnesium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide (E528) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.

E528

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Magnesium oxide

Magnesium oxide (E530) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E530

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Magnesium silicate Magnesium trisilicate

Magnesium silicate Magnesium trisilicate (E553a) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E553a

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Magnesium stearate, calcium stearate

Magnesium stearate, calcium stearate (E572) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E572

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Malic Acid

Malic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in face wash.

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Mandelic Acid

Mandelic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Mexoryl SX (Ecamsule)

Mexoryl SX (Ecamsule) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Natrolite-phonolite

Natrolite-phonolite (E566) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E566

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Perlite

Perlite (E599) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E599

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Phytic Acid

Phytic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Chelating agents.

Common in face wash.

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Potassium aluminium silicate

Potassium aluminium silicate (E555) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E555

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Potassium chloride

Potassium chloride (E508) is listed as a seasoning in the E-number system.

E508

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Potassium ferrocyanide

Potassium ferrocyanide (E536) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E536

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Potassium gluconate

Potassium gluconate (E577) is listed as a sequestrant in the E-number system.

E577

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Potassium hydroxide

Potassium hydroxide (E525) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.

E525

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)

Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Potassium silicate

Potassium silicate (E560) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E560

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Salicylic Acid (BHA)

Salicylic Acid (BHA) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Sepiolite

Sepiolite (E562) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E562

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sepiolitic clay

Sepiolitic clay (E563) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E563

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sodium aluminium phosphate Acidic Basic

Sodium aluminium phosphate Acidic Basic (E541) is listed as a emulsifier in the E-number system.

E541

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sodium aluminosilicate

Sodium aluminosilicate (E554) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E554

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sodium Citrate

Sodium Citrate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Sodium ferrocyanide

Sodium ferrocyanide (E535) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E535

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sodium gluconate

Sodium gluconate (E576) is listed as a sequestrant in the E-number system.

E576

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sodium hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide (E524) is listed as a acidity regulator in the E-number system.

E524

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Sodium Silicates Sodium silicate Sodium metasilicate

Sodium Silicates Sodium silicate Sodium metasilicate (E550) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E550

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Sulfuric acid

Sulfuric acid (E513) is listed as a acid in the E-number system.

E513

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Synthetic calcium aluminates

Synthetic calcium aluminates (E598) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E598

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Talc

Talc (E553b) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E553b

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Tartaric Acid

Tartaric Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in face wash.

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Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Triethanolamine (TEA)

Triethanolamine (TEA) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under pH adjusters & buffering agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Vermiculite

Vermiculite (E561) is listed as a ph regulator or anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E561

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.

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Zinc silicate

Zinc silicate (E557) is listed as a anti-caking agent in the E-number system.

E557

Common in sodas, jams, sauces, canned foods.