Food Additives Citric Acid Hydrate Citric Acid

Citric acid monohydrate
Citric acid monohydrate is a key intermediate in metabolism. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits. The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium chelating ability.Name of product Citric acid monohydrate food grade
CAS NO : 5949-29-1
RESULTS OF ANALYSIS
TEST
LIMIT
OBSERVATION
Description
White crystalline powder
White crystalline powder
Identification
Citric
Complies
Acid
Complies
Appearance of soln.
Clear
Clear & colorless
Arsenic (As)
Max. 1 PPM
<1 PPM
Barium (Ba)
To pass test
Passes Test
Calcium (Ca)
Max. 200 PPM
<50 PPM
Heavy metal
Max. 10 PPM
<6 PPM
Iron (Fe)
Max. 50 PPM
< 20 PPM
Chloride (CI)
Max. 50 PPM
< 20 PPM
Sulfate (SO4)
Max. 150 PPM
< 100 PPM
Oxalic Acid
To pass test
Passes Test
Readily Carbonizable substa.
To pass test
Passes Test
Sulphated Ash
Max. 0.1 %
Complies
Water
7.5 – 9.0 %
8.40 %
Assay
99.0 – 101.0 %
99.84 %
Applications & Indications
Citric Acid Monohydrate is used as a food additive and flavour enhancing substance in soft-drinks, energy drinks and club soda.
It is also used as a ph buffering agent food products.
Citric acid is an excellent chelating and cleaning agent used for binding metals in evaporators and boilers.
Citric acid can also be used as an acidity regulator and sequesterant.
Used as an alternative to nitric acid in Passivation of stainless steel as well.
Storage
Citric Acid Monohydrate should be stored under cool and dry conditions and contact with direct sunlight should be avoided.
Packaging
Citric Acid Monohydrate is available in 25 kg paper bag with inner PE liner.