Industrial Grade White Citric Acid Powder With CAS 77-92-9 EINECS 201-069-1

Citric acid (CA), with the molecular formula C₆H₈O₇, is an important organic weak acid. It is a colorless crystal, odorless, easily soluble in water, and has an acidic solution. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle (tricarboxylic acid cycle), which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. Citric acid is widely used as an acidity regulator (GB2760-2014), flavoring agent, and chelating agent.

Citric acid is the largest organic acid produced by biochemical methods in the world. Citric acid and its salts are one of the pillar products in the fermentation industry, mainly used in:

• Acidifiers, solubilizers, buffers, antioxidants
• Deodorizers, flavor enhancers, gelling agents, toners
• Carbonated drinks, fruit juice drinks, lactic acid drinks
• Canned fruits and vegetables processing
• Candy production and gel foods
• Extending food shelf life in frozen foods

Citric acid is widely used in detergent production due to its:

• Excellent chelating properties for manganese and iron ions
• Safety and biodegradability
• Effective corrosion inhibition
• Mild acidity compared to inorganic acids
• Environmentally friendly waste disposal