Blue ENSIGN Food Grade Citric Acid Monohydrate/Citric Acid price 99.5%

Product Overview

Description

 The lower factory price and high quality anhydrous citric acid 

1) Description:

Citric acid is the intermediate product of the plants of a natural composition and physiological metabolism, is also one of the
organic acids widely used in the field of food, medicine, chemical industry. It is colorless transparent or translucent crystal,
or granular, particle powder, odorless, although has strong sour, but a pleasant, slightly astringent taste. In the warm air
gradually disintegrate, in the humid air, it is slight deliquescence.

 

2) Specification:

 

ANALYSIS	SPECIFICATION	RESULTS
Appearance	White powder	Complies
Odor	Characteristic	Complies
Tasted	Characteristic	Complies
Assay	99%	Complies
Sieve Analysis	100% pass 80 mesh	Complies
Loss on Drying	5% Max.	1.02%
Sulphated Ash	5% Max.	1.3%
Extract Solvent	Ethanol & Water	Complies
Heavy Metal	5ppm Max	Complies
As	2ppm Max	Complies
Residual Solvents	0.05% Max.	Negative
Microbiology
Total Plate Count	1000/g Max	Complies
Yeast & Mold	100/g Max	Complies
E.Coli	Negative	Complies
Salmonella	Negative	Complies

3) Application:

It is widely used in the food industry as an additive. The acid is declared safe to consume by all major government food regulatory bodies. When added to food products or beverages, the acid provides a sharp, sour taste which increases appetite and enhances flavor. Certain companies use it to give their food products, such as sweets and soft drinks, an authentic “fruity” flavor. It is most prevalent in sour candies and gummy bears in the form of a fine white powder, also known as “sour salt”. Some people specifically add it to their food to alter taste. Besides its use as an additive, the citric acid is also commonly used as a natural food preservative. By increasing acidity, the low pH conditions produced prevent bacterial and fungal growth, therefore prolonging the life of the food or drink. It also helps preserve flavor and maintains pH at a suitable level to prevent food degradation, especially canned food. The acid is also heavily used in the preparation and production of Vitamin C as a flavoring. Note that citric acid and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) are two completely different substances.

 

4)Package:   

 

5kg Kraft PP bags with inner PE bags,25tons/20''FCL container

BP 98 USP Grade citric acid mono& anhydrous in stock.