Factory Price 25kg Package Food Addtive Citric Acid CAS 68-04-2 White Powder Food Grade Citric Acid Anhydrous/Monohydrate

Factory Price 25kg Package Food Addtive Citric Acid CAS 68-04-2  White Powder Food Grade Citric Acid Anhydrous/Monohydrate

Citric acid is an important organic acid that often contains one molecule of crystalline water and is easily soluble in water. At room temperature, citric acid is a colorless translucent crystal or white particle or white crystalline powder, odorless, and has a sour taste. Citric acid monohydrate is mainly used in food and beverages as a seasoning, souring agent, and preservative. Citric acid is a very important organic acid. In physiological mechanisms, citric acid is an important substance that can convert fats, proteins, and sugars into carbon dioxide. This conversion process is the core reaction in all metabolic processes. At the same time, it can also be used as a water treatment agent in the chemical industry, as an antioxidant and detergent in the cosmetics industry.

Specification of Citric Acid

Characteristics of Citric Acid

1.Safety and non-toxic:

The raw material for preparing citric acid mainly comes from grains, so it is absolutely safe and reliable, and will not pose a threat to human health

2.Biodegradability: 

Citric acid is easily biodegradable in water through the action of oxygen, heat, light, bacteria, and microorganisms

3. PH regulation:

Citric acid is a weak acid and strong alkaline salt, which can be combined with citric acid to form a strong pH buffer

4.Solubility:

The product is easily soluble in water, and its solubility increases with increasing water temperature

5.Buffering performance:

Citric acid also has excellent retarding and stabilizing properties

Function of Citric Acid

Citric acid has various excellent properties mentioned above, making it widely used. At present, citric acid and its sodium citrate are widely used in the food industry, sewage treatment, chemical industry and other fields.

1. Used as a food additive

In terms of food, sodium citrate is used as a food additive with the highest demand, mainly as a seasoning agent, buffer, emulsifier, expanding agent, stabilizer, and preservative.

2. Used as a washing additive

Adding a certain amount of citric acid to detergents can significantly increase their cleaning ability. For example, some specialized detergents containing citric acid are non corrosive to certain metal utensils, while others contain citric acid. After cleaning utensils, the metal surface becomes shiny and new.

3. Used as a water treatment agent

In water treatment, citric acid plays a role in sterilization and regulating the pH value of water. The acidity of citric acid can change the pH value of cells and affect the normal metabolism of bacteria. High concentrations of acidic hydrogen ions can also alter the biological activity of bacteria and directly damage cells. This leads to bacterial death.

Packaging and Storage:

1. Citric acid should be stored in a closed and dry environment, while being careful to keep away from flames and heat sources. It is strictly prohibited to store it outdoors, and it should be strictly waterproof, moisture-proof, and sun proof.

2. Use woven bags lined with plastic bags for packaging, or kraft paper bags for packaging, with a net weight of 25kg per bag.

Sealed and stored, it should be protected from heat and moisture during storage and transportation. Store and transport according to general chemical regulations.

3. Do not mix and store with alkaline substances to avoid affecting the quality of citric acid.