citric acid
appearance
Citric Acid is a colourless or white, Crystal or crystalline powder based product.
taste
Citric Acid powder holds a sour taste, it generally acts to enhance taste and assists in dissolving.
summary
Among the peculiar names that you will find on ingredient lists at the grocery store is citric acid. It’s a flavouring, a preservative used to preserve the texture of some foods. Of all the unpronounceable names you are likely to find on processed food ingredient lists, citric acid may seem the most reasonable, as it invokes the image of a real thing—citric acid deriving from, well, a citrus fruit.
As well as being used in dietary supplements and foods, citric acid is widely used in creams, gels and liquids of all kinds for the cosmetic industry.
If you are looking to buy citric acid, we are a leading UK based citric acid supplier and distributor and can facilitate your product and market requirements. We supply food grade citric acid and distribute citric acid for use in both food and beverage applications as well as medical uses.
Citric acid is available in 25KG bags for solids and 25L – 1000L bulk containers for liquids and can be delivered by a distribution fleet to manufacturers across the uk and overseas. Speak to one of our team today to discuss your citric acid powder requirements.
Other Names: Citric Acid
description
- Citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331) and potassium citrate (E332) are widely used in beverages and soft drinks. A combination of these three substances is used to give flavour, provide buffering properties and increase the effectiveness of preservatives.
- In jams, jellies and preserves, food grade citric acid is used to give a sour taste. An acidic pH (<7) is also needed for these products to set properly, i.e. to produce a gel.
- Food grade citric acid is able to combine with free metals in foods that are frozen. This is described as being a chelating agent. This is important since it enhances the actions of antioxidants. Citric acid also prevents colour and flavour deterioration in frozen food.
- The oxidation of fats and oils in food products can be prevented by the addition of citric acid. It acts, again, by removing trace metals.
- Citric acid is used in seafood and cured meat products to increase the effectiveness of colours, flavourings, preservatives and antioxidants. It also modifies the texture of meat products.
- Citric acid and citrate salts have a number of medical uses. They are used as buffers in a wide range of pharmaceutical products.
- Effervescent formulations (such as Alka Seltzer) contain a mixture of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate to assist dissolving and to improve taste.
- Citric Acid helps prevent fruits from discolouring. Citric Acid works as an emulsifying agent in homemade ice cream batter to keep fats from separating, and in caramels to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
- Use citric acid in place of liquid lemon juice or vinegar where sourness is needed, but the flavour or liquid is unwelcome in the recipe.
- Citric Acid also can be used to tenderize meats [it breaks down meat proteins - part of the Krebs Cycle], and in ripening homemade mozzarella cheese.
applications
sports performance- Hypertonic Beverages
- Hypotonic Beverages
- Isotonic Beverages
- Multi Vitamin Tablets
- Protein Powder
beverage- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated Soft Drinks
- Instant Drinks
- Syrups
- Juice Drinks
- RTD Tea & Coffee
- Sports & Energy Drinks
- Water (Flavoured)
industrial- Construction
- Industrial cleaners
- Metal Surface Treatment
- Surface Care
healthcare- Clinical Nutrition
- Food Supplements
- Over the counter
- Pharmaceutical products
food- Baby Food
- Bakery, Cereals
- Confectionary
- Dairy
- Desserts
- Dressings
- Flavours
- Fruit preparations
- Fruits,
- Ice Cream
- Instant Food
- Instant Food
- Instant Food
- Instant Formula
- Meat, Sauces
- Seafood
- Seasonings
- Snacks
- Sweet Spreads