Our Food-Grade Citric Acid Monohydrate stands out in the food and beverage industry as a premium sour flavor and seasoning agent. Its application as an essential additive brings a burst of tangy delight to countless recipes. Furthermore, it excels as a preservative, antioxidant, plasticizer, and detergent in the cosmetics and washing industries, showcasing its versatile capabilities.
This citric acid monohydrate appears as colorless crystals or a white, crystalline powder, boasting a robust acidic taste. It is efflorescent in dry air, highly soluble in water, freely in ethanol (96%), and sparing in ether.
Non-toxic and low in reactivity, Citric Acid Monohydrate remains chemically stable when kept at ambient conditions. Its full biodegradability allows for easy disposal alongside regular waste or sewage.
Items | Specification |
Appearance | Colorless or white crystals granules or powders, extremely soluble in water, easy soluble in ethanol |
Solution color & clarity | Conform |
Assay (%) | 99.5-100.5 |
Light Transmittance (%) | ≥ 95.0 |
Moisture (%) | 7.5-9.0 |
Readily Carbonisablle Substance | ≤ 1.0 |
Sulphated Ash (%) | ≤ 0.05 |
Chloride (%) | ≤ 0.005 |
Sulphate (%) | ≤ 0.015 |
Oxalate (%) | ≤ 0.01 |
Calcium (%) | ≤ 0.02 |
Iron (mg/kg) | ≤ 5 |
Arsenic (mg/kg) | ≤ 1 |
Lead | ≤ 0.5 |
Water Insoluble Substances | Filtration time not more than 1 min; Filter membrane basically doesn't change color; Visual mottled particles not more than 3. |
