bold highlight was done by me..When life gives you lemons, ask for black mold instead
Industrial food ingenuity has made it so that citric acid can be created from Aspergillus niger, a common black mold. You’ve likely heard of how dangerous black mold is. There are several strains of Aspergillus that, if inhaled, can cause severe sickness or death. This particular strain of Aspergillus (niger) is not as lethal as others, however, in people who are weak or have impaired immune function, Aspergillus niger has been found to pose serious health risks from spore inhalation. Although citric acid can be obtained from lemon or pineapple juice, producing citric acid from A. niger is a far less expensive process.
the article does not provide references for the statements albeit when I have some time I will see if there is credible science to this statement
https://ethicalfoods.com/citric-acid/There are also questions about what part citric acid plays in acid reflux in infants who eat jarred baby food, much of which is preserved with citric acid. People who have peptic ulcers or other GI sensitivities may experience irritation from citric acid.