Citric Acid Feed Grade Acidifier
CAS Number: 77-92-9
Citric Acid is a tricarboxylic organic acid used in animal nutrition as a feed acidifier, mineral chelating agent, and palatability enhancer. It improves phosphorus bioavailability from plant-based feeds when used alongside phytase and enhances the absorption of calcium and trace minerals through chelation. Available in anhydrous and monohydrate forms, our feed-grade citric acid provides excellent solubility for both dry and liquid feed applications.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| purity (%) | ≥99.5 |
| pH (1% solution) | 2.0–2.5 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| loss on drying (%) | ≤0.5 (anhydrous) |
Applications
- Piglet and poultry feeds as a mild acidifier improving gastric function
- Mineral premixes as a chelating agent to protect trace mineral bioavailability
- Liquid feed and drinking water acidification in swine and poultry
- Combined with phytase to enhance phosphorus and calcium bioavailability
- Palatability improvement in starter feeds for young animals
Key Features
- Mild triprotic acid with excellent palatability and safety profile
- Chelates calcium and trace minerals improving absorption efficiency
- Synergistic with phytase enhancing phytate phosphorus release
- Available in food-grade and feed-grade specifications for dual-use applications