Citric acid description:Citric acid commonly used in the manufacture of various beverages, sodas, wines, candies, snacks, biscuits, canned juices, dairy products and the like. In the market of all organic acids, citric acid market share of more than 70%, flavoring agents, can also be used as antioxidants in edible oils. At the same time improve the sensory traits of food, enhance appetite and promote the digestion and absorption of calcium and phosphorus substances in the body. Anhydrous citric acid is used in large quantities in solid beverages Salts of citric acid such as calcium citrate and ferric citrate are fortifiers that require the addition of calcium and iron ions in certain foods.
Citric acid Storage:
Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, store away from toxic substances.SpecificationTesting Item | Citric Acid Anhydrous | Citric Acid Monohydrate |
Assay/% | 99.5~100.5 | 99.5~101.5 |
Water/% | ≤0.5 | ≤7.5~9 |
Sulphated Ash (Residue On Ignition)/% | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
Sulphate/% | ≤0.01 | ≤0.015 |
Oxalate/% | ≤0.01 | ≤0.01 |
Calcium(Ca)/% | ≤0.02 | ≤0.02 |
Iron(Fe)/% | ≤0.0005 | ≤0.0005 |
Chloride(Cl)/% | ≤0.005 | ≤0.005 |
Readily Carbureted Substances/% | K≤1.0 | K≤1.0 |
(As)/% | ≤0.0001 | ≤0.0001 |
Heavy metal(Pb)/% | ≤0.00005 | ≤0.00005 |
Note: Special requirements of particle size should be negotiated by both suppliers and customers |