Citric Acid Monohydrate Food Grade
Citric Acid Monohydrate is produced with natural citrus fruits (such as lemons, oranges, and grapefruits) and renewable carbohydrate sources (like corn starch or molasses) through fermentation processes, and finds applications in food and beverage industries (as a souring agent, preservative, or flavor enhancer), pharmaceutical production (for effervescent tablets and pH adjustment), cosmetic formulations (to balance acidity and enhance stability), and cleaning products (as a chelating agent to boost detergent efficiency). Alchemist provides high-purity, food-grade citric acid with consistent quality, along with customized production solutions, sustainable sourcing practices, and prompt technical support to meet diverse customer needs.
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Monohydrate Citric Acid As a Food Additive
As a professional citric acid supplier, we offer food-grade citric acid derived from natural citrus fermentation, boasting high purity and consistent quality. It regulates acidity and preserves flavor, making it widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. We also cater to bulk purchases. This helps preserve and improve product quality, and wholesale orders receive discounts.
Citric Acid Monohydrate Technical&Data Sheet
| Parameters (units) | Specifications | Parameters (units) | Specifications | ||
| Appearance | Granulated crystals | Mercury (ppm) | < 1 | ||
| Assay (%) | 99.5 – 100 | Arsenic (ppm) | < 1 | ||
| Moisture content (%) | 8.10 一 8.70 | Lead (ppm) | < 0.5 | ||
| Sulfated ash (%) | ≤ 0.05 | Copper (ppm) | < 1 | ||
| Sulfate (ppm) | < 30 | Zinc (ppm) | < 1 | ||
| Oxalate (ppm) | ≤ 100 | Magnesium (ppm) | < 1 | ||
| Cadmium (ppm) | < 0.1 | Pesticide residue (ppb) | ≤ 10 | ||
| Chromium (ppm) | < 1 | Microbiology analysis, total count (cfu/g mL) | < 100 | ||
| Calcium (ppm) | < 10 | Yeast (cfu/g mL) | < 1000 | ||
| Nickel (ppm) | < 1 | E. coli (cfu/g mL) | < 10 | ||
| Iron (ppm) | < 1 | Enterobacteriaceae (cfu/g mL) | < 10 | ||
| Chloride (ppm) | < 5 | Particle size, | residue | retained on 4000 µm mesh (%) | ≤ 10 |
| Aluminium (ppm) | < 0.2 | Particle size, | residue | passed through 150 µm mesh (%) | ≤ 10 |
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Application of Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric acid, a common multifunctional organic acid chemical, has significantly differentiated applications due to its unique chemical properties, particularly in the food additive sector, where it demonstrates irreplaceable value.
In this field, citric acid’s core role goes far beyond basic seasoning. As an acidity regulator, it precisely balances the sweet-sour ratio in beverages (such as carbonated drinks and juices), enhancing flavor depth by stimulating salivation. Its refreshing acidity, without a bitter aftertaste, surpasses other organic acids. In meat processing, its metal ion chelation properties inhibit myoglobin oxidation, prolonging the color stability of red meat products. It also inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria like Clostridium botulinum by lowering pH, allowing it to replace some chemical preservatives. In the baking industry, the carbon dioxide produced by its reaction with sodium bicarbonate creates uniform pores in pastries and slows starch stabilization, keeping bread soft for 3-5 days. In gel-based foods like jellies and jams, it adjusts the acidity of the system to control the setting rate of pectin, ensuring a chewy texture and a low water release. In addition, citric acid is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a pH buffer, adjusting the pH of oral liquid preparations and enhancing drug stability. In the daily chemical industry, it chelates calcium and magnesium ions in water, improving the cleaning efficiency of laundry detergents while reducing irritation. In the industrial sector, its ability to complex metal ions is utilized as a pH adjuster in electroplating solutions and a boiler descaling agent to reduce equipment corrosion.
As a professional supplier, the citric acid we supply complies with international standards such as FCC and USP, meeting the bulk purchasing needs of B-end customers in the food and pharmaceutical industries, providing customized solutions for diverse sectors.
Citric Acid Monohydrate Features
Citric Acid Monohydrate appears as colorless crystals or white crystalline powder with a strong acidic taste. It is highly soluble in water (147g/100mL at 20℃) and dissolves faster in cold water compared to anhydrous citric acid, making it ideal for liquid formulations. It contains one molecule of water of crystallization (chemical formula: C₆H₈O₇·H₂O) and may effloresce slightly in dry air, requiring sealed storage.
Citric Acid Monohydrate Applications
Widely used in the food industry as a sour agent in beverages, jams, and dairy products, it enhances flavor and extends shelf life by adjusting pH. In pharmaceuticals, it acts as a pH regulator in oral liquids and effervescent tablets. It also finds applications in cosmetics (e.g., lotions, shampoos) for acidity balance and in cleaning products as a chelating agent.
Citric Acid Monohydrate Benefits
As a trusted supplier, our Citric Acid Monohydrate offers consistent quality meeting FCC, USP, and EP standards. Its fast solubility reduces production time for liquid products, while competitive pricing and bulk supply options (25kg bags, 1000kg jumbo bags) cater to B2B needs. We provide full documentation (COA, MSDS) and support custom packaging, ensuring compliance with global import regulations.
