Plant vs plant

Citric acid is found in household cleaners which are used to dissolve stains and hard water deposits.

Citric acid is also added to many manufactured foods and drinks as a preservative and flavouring agent.

You’ll find it as food additive #330 in lemon, lime and fruit-flavoured juices, cordials, soft drinks, lollies and convenience foods.

In the mouth acids soften and dissolve enamel, making it easier for brushing to wear enamel away.

It’s no surprise that now we’re seeing young people with sensitive, yellow teeth from acid wear.

So as a wise man once said, “If it comes from a plant, eat it. But if it’s made in a plant, don’t”.