Citic Acid

Product introduction

Citric Acid is a common organic acid that is widely found in citrus fruits, especially abundant in lemons. It has a wide of applications in various fields such as the food industry, cleaning products, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and textile industry.

Here are the main uses of Citric Acid:

Industry: Citric acid is one of the most common food additives used as a flavoring agent to enhance the sour taste of food, regulate pH value, and extend shelf life It is also used in the production of jams, candies, and pickled foods, improving both taste and color.

Additionally, citric acid accounts for more than 7% of the market share in all organic acid markets, and no other acidulant can replace it at present

Cleaning Products: Citric acid solution can be to remove limescale from bathroom tiles and can also be used to clean household appliances such as coffee machines and washing machines, removing accumulated impurities inside and extending their service life.

Pharmaceuticals: Citric acid can be used as a pharmaceutical excipient, regulating the pH value of drugs, improving stability and bioavailability. It is also used the treatment of urinary calculi, by changing the pH value of urine to promote stone dissolution.

Other Fields: In agriculture, citric acid can be used a plant growth regulator; in the textile industry, it can be used as a dye fixative; in cosmetics, it is one of the AHA's that can accelerate the of the stratum corneum and is often used in whitening and anti-aging products; moreover, citric acid combined with a temperature of 80℃ can kill spores, which is beneficial to food hygiene.