Citric Acid Monohydrate
CAS Number: 5949-29-1
Citric acid monohydrate is the most widely used food acidulant globally, derived by fermentation of sugars with Aspergillus niger. It imparts a clean, tart flavor, acts as a chelating agent to inhibit enzymatic browning, and functions as a preservative synergist. Applied across beverages, confectionery, canned goods, and dairy at 0.1–2%, available as fine powder, coarse granules, or anhydrous form.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| purity (%) | ≥99.5 |
| moisture (%) | 7.5–9.0 (monohydrate) |
| sulfate (ppm) | ≤150 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤5 |
Applications
- Carbonated beverages and energy drinks acidulation
- Confectionery sour coating and candy flavoring
- Canned fruits and vegetables pH adjustment
- Dairy products and ice cream flavor enhancement
- Cleaning and descaling agent (industrial)
Key Features
- Mild, pleasant sour taste preferred over other acidulants in most beverages
- Excellent chelating ability to prevent metal-catalyzed oxidation
- Synergistic antioxidant effect with ascorbic acid
- EU E330 approved, GRAS status, FCC and BP grade available
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5949-29-1
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