Citric Acid (and Ascorbic Acid) for freezing?
A sensitivity to citric acids (like those in lemon, tomato, grapefruit, oranges) is generally not found after 12 months old. Ascorbic Acid is Vitamin C and seldom will you find anyone with an allergy or severe sensitivity to Vitamin C. Ascorbic Acid is added to many fruits to boost the natural Vitamin C content of the fruit. It may also act as a preservative. Many people ask about the possibilities of allergies to these citrus acids – odds are, your baby does not have an allergy to these 2 compounds. Your baby may however have a sensitivity to the acid. We are told to stay away from citrus fruits (such as oranges, pineapple, lemon et al) until baby is 10-12 months due mostly to the acidity of the fruit – diaper rash, skin rashes and tummy pains are some things that come from a sensitivity to citric acids. There is a big difference in using a drop or 2 of lemon juice as a preservative in a fruit purée. The drop or 2 is spread throughout the purée and your infant will not be consuming th
