Citric Acid-Food Additive/Acidity Regulator/ 99.9% White Crystal Powder

• CAS No.: 77-92-9
• Formula: C6h8o7
• EINECS: 201-069-1
• Certification: BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP, Kosher
• Packaging Material: Paper
• Storage Method: Normal
• Model NO.: TNN LXQ
• Shelf Life: 36 Months
• Main Substances: Citric Acid Anhydrous
• Resource: Chemosynthesis
• Sample: Available
• Grade: Food Grade
• Storage: Dry Place
• Price Valid Time: 1 Week
• Transport Package: Bags
• Specification: 25kg
• Trademark: TNN
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 29362700

Product Description

Product Description

Item	Quality Standards
Characters	White or almost white,crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water,freely soluble in ethanol.
Identification	Pass test
Appearance of solution	Pass test
Assay	99.5%-100.5%
Water	≤0.5%
Readily Carbonisable Substances	Pass test
Sulphate Ash (Residue on Ignition)	≤0.05%
Sulphate	≤150 mg/kg
Oxalate	≤100 mg/kg
Lead	≤0.5 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤1 mg/kg
Mercury	≤1 mg/kg
Aluminium	≤0.2 mg/kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 mg/kg
Bacteria Endotoxin	<0.5 IU/mg

The main applications of citric acid are as follows:
It is used as a flavoring and pH regulator in drinks and jellies, sweets, preserves and candies.
It acts as an acidifier and buffer when combined with its salts.
It is used as a metal chelating agent .
Increases the sweetness of non-nutritive sweeteners, as well as increasing the effectiveness of preservatives and antioxidants.
Helps prevent discoloration and color deterioration in fruits and vegetables processed in combination with ascorbic acid .
It acts as a flavor enhancer in drinks, sweets, desserts and other foods.
Prevents the oxidation of oils and fats.
Emulsifier and texturizer for pasteurized and processed cheeses when used in salt form.
Reduce pH in fish products in the presence of other antioxidants or preservatives.
Modify the texture of the meat.
Often used as a stabilizer in whipped cream.