Citric Acid Anhydrous
CAS No.:77-92-9
Packaging:25kg/Bag
Min.Order Quantity: 1000kgs
CAS No.:5949-29-1
Packaging:25kg/Bag
Min.Order Quantity: 1000kgs
Citric acid monohydrate is an organic compound found in high amounts in citrus fruits; appears as white crystalline powder. It's what gives lemons and limes their distinctive sour taste. Generally, citric acid is used as one flavor enhancer and preservative in food production. Besides, with its antioxidant property, citric acid is also a popular ingredient in medications to improve stability.
Nowadays, many food manufacturers add it to packaged foods and beverages to keep them fresh. As experienced solutions supplier and exporter for food and beverages manufacturers, Tianjiachem welcome any inquiries from all over the world. Please feel free to contact us.
Citric acid monohydrate is mainly used in the food and beverages, including but not limited to frozen fruits, vegetable juices, energy drinks, soft drinks, candies, jams, jellys, syrups, desserts, (as flavor agent).
In the chemical industry, citric acid monohydrate can be used as a metal chelating agent (a compound that binds tightly to metal ions), a citric acid cleaner can effectively remove hard water stains, calcium deposits, rust stains, and soap scum.
| Test items | In-house Standard |
|---|---|
| Description | Colorless Crystalsor or White Crystalline powder |
| Clarity and Color of Solution | / |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
| Content | 99.5~100.5% |
| Readily Carbonizable Substance | A≤0.52 % T≥0.3% |
| Sulfate | ≤0.015% |
| Oxalates | ≤0.036 |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
| Aluminum | ≤0.2ppm |
| Lead mg/kg | ≤0.5 |
| Sulfated Ash | ≤0.05 |
| Bacterial Endotoxins Iu/mg | ≤0.5 |
| Tridodecy Lamine | ≤0.1 |
