Food Additives Dealers in Jamalpur, Ludhiana

• Color: White
• Form: Powder
• Formula: C6H8O7
• Application: Used in food as a flavouring agent and preservative
• Purity: 99%
• Density: 1.66 g/cm3
• Country of Origin: India
• CAS No.: 77-92-9

Citric acid is a naturally occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and technical applications.Citric acid monohydrate occurs as colorless crystals or as a white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic taste. It is efflorescent in dry air, very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and sparingly soluble in ether.Citric acid monohydrate is non-toxic and has low reactivity. It is chemically stable if stored at ambient temperatures. Citric acid monohydrate is fully biodegradable and can be disposed of with regular waste or sewage.