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Nitric acid
Strong inorganic acid used as an acidity regulator in food processing to control pH levels.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Dec 17, 2025
Health score-2.0
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Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, corrosive in concentrated form, potential contamination by nitrates/nitrites
Benefits
Effective pH regulator improving product stability and shelf-life
References
Waters containing Nitric acid
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