A List of Fruits With Low Citrus Levels

By Alison DatkoFeb 02, 2014

Foods that are considered low in citrus are actually low in citric acid. Citrus refers to a type of fruit in the Rutaceae family, while citric acid is an organic compound found within the fruit. Citric acid is found in many types of fruits but is also added to numerous other foods during manufacturing, as a preservative. To maintain a diet low in citric acid, avoid all citrus fruits — lemons, oranges and limes, for example — as well as most berries, canned tomatoes and wine. Some fruits, such as peaches and fresh tomatoes, contain lower levels of citric acid; bananas, coconuts, mangoes and avocados are a few that contain none at all.