The present invention relates to an absorbent article, such as a diaper, panty diaper, sanitary napkin or incontinence device comprising a liquid-permeable topsheet, a liquid-impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core enclosed between said liquid-permeable topsheet and said liquid-impermeable backsheet, wherein said absorbent core comprises a superabsorbent material, characterized in that said superabsorbent material is an acidic superabsorbent material having a pH of 5.5 or less and the absorbent core additionally comprises an organic zinc salt, in particular zinc ricinoleate. The combination of organic zinc salt and acidic superabsorber exerts a synergetic effect in the suppression of basic malodours, such as ammonia.
