Citric Acid Anhydrous
CAS Number:77-92-9
EINECS:201-069-1
Chemical formula:C6H8O7
PACKING:25KG/BAG
Molecular weight:192.122
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CITRIC ACID
Specification
Industrial grade citric acid is an organic acid used in a wide range of industries with the chemical formula C6H8O7. It usually comes in the form of a white crystalline powder with an acidic and lemony taste.
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Item name |
Citric acid |
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Appearance |
Colorless or white crystals or powder, odorless and tastes |
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Content (%) |
99.8 |
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Light Transmittance (%) |
99.9 |
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Moisture (%) |
0.1 |
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Readily Carbonisablle Substance |
0.1 |
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Sulphated Ash (%) |
﹤0.05 |
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Chloride (%) |
﹤0.005 |
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Sulphate (%) |
﹤0.01 |
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Oxalate (%) |
﹤0.01 |
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Calcium (%) |
﹤0.02 |
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Iron (mg/kg) |
﹤5 |
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Arsenic (mg/kg) |
﹤1 |
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Lead (mg/kg) |
﹤0.5 |
Application
Industrial grade citric acid is widely used in the food industry, mainly as sour agent, solvent, buffer, antioxidant, deodorant, flavor enhancer, gelling agent and toner. Here are some specific application examples:
Beverage and juice: it is used to adjust the sour taste of the beverage, enhance the flavor, improve the sugar-acid ratio of the beverage, so that the product can achieve a standardized taste.
Canned foods: Adding it to canned fruits and vegetables can maintain or improve flavor, increase acidity, reduce pH, inhibit microbial growth, and prevent swelling and destruction.
Sweets and pastries: it acts as a sour agent, combining with sweet ingredients to provide a pleasant sweet and sour taste.
Dairy products: it helps to improve the sensory properties of dairy products, increase appetite, and promote the absorption of calcium, phosphorus and other substances.
Gel food: If it is used in sauce and jelly, the negative charge of pectin can be reduced, and the hydrogen bond between pectin molecules can be promoted to form gel.
Pickle products: it is used in pickle products to adjust pH, play a seasoning role, and maintain food quality.
Frozen food:it in frozen food processing, through its chelation and pH regulation properties, increase antioxidant properties, inhibit enzyme activity, extend shelf life.
Features:
Solubility: easily soluble in water, forming an acidic solution.
Stability: Relatively stable in dry conditions, but hygroscopic, may deliquate in humid environments.
pH adjustment: can reduce the pH value of the solution, play the role of acidification.
Antioxidant: Can act as an antioxidant to extend the shelf life of food.
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