Citric acid intolerance

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Citric acid intolerance is a rare type of food intolerance in which the body is unable to digest citric acid. As with all food intolerances, symptoms may vary between individuals and can mimic those of a food allergy.

Common Syptoms:
Diarrhea IBS-like symptoms Stomachache Abdominal cramps Red, blotchy skin rash anywhere from: face, shoulders, arms, chest, back, abdomen, or legs (usually appears immediately after ingestion and can last for hours or days) Darkness under the eyes Dry, itchy skin (usually from repeated ingestion) Crusty, scabbing skin that may split and bleed (usually from prolonged, repeated ingestion)

Foods to avoid:	Fruits that have low citric acid:
Orange Lemon Citron Lime Grapefruit Tangerine Kumquat Pineapple Mango Pomegranate Tomato Tomatillo Gooseberry Raspberry Strawberry Currant Cranberry Figs (fresh) Foods with citric acid added (many)	Apple Peach Pear Banana Melon Grape (tanic and malic acids) Date Cherry (malic acid) Fig (dried - removes citric acid?)