What Is Citric Acid, and Is It Healthy?2020-06-23

Citric acid (CA) is one of the most common ingredients. Between beauty products, processed foods, and even cleaning agents, Citric acid is practically everywhere and has benefits to human. Usually, it has citric acid anhydrate (CAS No.: 77-92-9) and citric acid monohydrate (CAS No.: 5949-29-1).

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The Origin of Citric Acid
According to origin, Citric acid has natural citric acid and synthetic citric acid. Natural citric is come from lemons, pineapples, oranges, etc. Synthetic citric acid is the fermentation of sugar-containing substances, mainly comes from molasses, starch, grapes.
 
Citric Acid's Application
Citric acid is a versatile additive for food, beverages, medicines, and dietary supplements, as well as cleaning and disinfecting products.
 
In food industry, Citric acid is used to boost acidity and enhance flavor in soft drinks, juices, wines, powdered beverages and candies, and act as a preservative and antioxidant in creams, fats, mayonnaises, dairy products and ice creams.