Citric Acid

Product description:

White free flowing granulated powder. Occurs naturally in living cells both animal and plant.

What does citric acid do?

Citric Acid is one of the best known food acids. Its primary functions is as an acidulant. It can be used as a flavoring agent in beverages to help temper and or complement the added fruit and flavors

Food Additive Number: 330

Molecular Formula

HOOCCH2C(OH)(COOH)CH2COOHH2

Uses of Citric Acid

Preperation of citrates, confectionary manufacture, medicines, antioxidant in food. It is also used in preserves, desserts, cheese, wine, and a whole host of products used to adjust acidity. With the addition of Citric to adjust pH, it can help in the preservation of the product. The acid environment retards growth of various bacteria and other spoilage organisms.