: a tricarboxylic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used chiefly as a flavoring
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Key ingredients: Multi-weight hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, citric acid.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
This lightweight, silicone-free formula is all about strengthening hair bonds, smoothing out frizz and split ends, and delivering weightless hydration—thanks to citric acid and an 11% bonding care complex.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
Strawberry energy chew Ingredient list: Organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, water, pectin, potassium citrate, citric acid, natural flavors, Vit B3/B6/B12, fruit blends of apple, blueberry, pomegranate
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—Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
Other notable ingredients: pH-balancing citric acid Size: 2.5 oz.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
This lightweight, silicone-free formula is all about strengthening hair bonds, smoothing out frizz and split ends, and delivering weightless hydration—thanks to citric acid and an 11% bonding care complex.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
Strawberry energy chew Ingredient list: Organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, water, pectin, potassium citrate, citric acid, natural flavors, Vit B3/B6/B12, fruit blends of apple, blueberry, pomegranate
Ultra-processed?
—Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
Other notable ingredients: pH-balancing citric acid Size: 2.5 oz.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid
ˌsi-trik- 
: a pleasantly sour-tasting organic acid obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by the chemical breakdown of sugars and used as a flavoring
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citric acid
noun
cit·ric acid
ˌsi-trik-
: a sour organic acid C6H8O7 occurring in cellular metabolism, obtained especially from lemon and lime juices or by fermentation of sugars, and used as a flavoring
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