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Food Grade Citric Acid Monohydrate - Natural Acidulant, pH Regulator, and Cleaning Chelating Agent
| MOQ: | 10Tons |
| Price: | Please contact customer service |
| Standard Packaging: | Bagged |
| Delivery Period: | About six weeks |
| Payment Method: | T/T |
| Supply Capacity: | 100,000 tons per year |
Detail Information
Place of Origin
China
Brand Name
SiChun HongJian
Model Number
Citric Acid
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pH Regulator Citric Acid Monohydrate
,Cleaning Chelating Agent Food Grade Citric Acid
,Multifunctional Organic Acid Natural Acidulant
Product Description
Citric Acid Monohydrate Food Grade
Natural Acidulant, pH Regulator, Cleaning Chelating Agent
Citric acid monohydrate (C₆H₈O₇*H₂O) is the most common hydrated form of citric acid, appearing as colorless, translucent crystals or white crystalline powder. Produced through microbial fermentation of carbohydrate-based raw materials, it is a safe, efficient, and multifunctional organic acid. As the natural acidic component in citrus fruits, it features a pure and mild sour taste, safety, non-toxicity, high water solubility, and excellent metal chelating and buffering capacity.
Core Applications & Benefits
Food and Beverage Industry
Flavor Modulator and Preservation Expert
- Acidulant and pH Regulator: Provides refreshing natural sourness in carbonated drinks, fruit juices, jams, candies, pastries, dairy products, and condiments
- Synergist for Antioxidants: Enhances effectiveness of antioxidants by chelating metal ions to prevent rancidity and discoloration
- Quality Improver: Acts as emulsifying stabilizer in ice cream and adjusts acidity in winemaking
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care
Multifunctional Excipient and Stabilizer
- Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as acidifying agent, buffer, flavor enhancer, and precursor for anticoagulants
- Cosmetics and Skincare: Functions as pH adjuster, chelating agent, and natural preservative booster
Cleaning and Detergent Industry
Green Chelation Expert
- Detergent Builder: Environmentally friendly alternative to phosphates that softens hard water and enhances cleaning performance
- Scale Removal: Effectively cleans and removes calcium carbonate deposits from metal equipment surfaces
Industrial and Technical Applications
- Electroplating and Metal Treatment: Complexing agent for brighter and finer metal deposits
- Textile Processing: Neutralizing agent and pH adjuster
- Oilfield Applications: Acidizing treatments to enhance well productivity
- Concrete Retarder: Slows cement setting in hot weather conditions
Quality Standards & Specifications
This product strictly complies with Food Grade (FCC/USP/GB 1886.235), Pharmaceutical Grade (USP/EP), and Industrial Grade standards. Our citric acid monohydrate features high purity, good crystal form, rapid dissolution, high clarity, and extremely low levels of impurities including heavy metals.
We provide high-quality products to food and beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, personal care product firms, detergent producers, and industrial users. Professional technical consultation and solutions are available for flavor formulation, preservation, scale removal, and metal chelation applications.
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