Citric Acid Food Grade
Also known as: Citric Acid Food Grade
We are well known name for Premium Quality Food-grade CITRIC ACID prices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and all UAE OMAN. Overview. Pure 100% Citric acid is widely used as organic acid in food stuff.
Application
Citric acid monohydrate is used in the preparation of citrate buffer in platelets for intravital microscopy. It acts as a pH-control agent in foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals applications. It acts as an iron chelator. In animals, it improves the utilization of nutritional calcium. It is a useful buffer component for antigen and epitope unmasking. It is also used as an acidifier, a flavoring agent and a chelating agent. For cosmetics and personal care products. For pharmaceutical preparations, especially effervescent tablets.
Procedure
Citric Acid is Natural preservative and a commonly used ingredient
Citric acid is used in many sour dishes and to impart a tart flavor in baking dishes
Citric Acid also used as Antioxidant
Citric Acid is the most versatile and widely used organic acid in food stuff. It is used as preservative, emulsifying agent and as an anti oxidant. Present in lemons and many other ripe fruits.
Technical specifications
Chemical Properties
| Formula | : C6H8O7•H2O |
| Molecular Weight | : 192.13 |
| Form | : Solid |
| Density | : 1.542 |
| Sensitivity | : Hygroscopic |
| Solubility | : Soluble in water, ethanol and ether. Partially soluble in methanol, diethyl ether. Insoluble in n-octanol. |
Useful areas
| ITEM | Unit | Quality Standards | Analysis Results |
| Characters | ------------- crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol.White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol. | White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol.White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol.White or almost white, crystalline powder, colourless crystals or granules. Odorless, has a strongly acid taste. Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol. | Pass |
| Identification | ---- | Pass Test | Pass |
| Appearance of solution |
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Pass Test | Pass |
| Assay | % | 99.5~100.5 | 99.9 |
| Water | % | ≤0.5 | 0.1 |
| Readily Carbonisable Substances (Residue on Ignition)Sulphated Ash 硫酸灰分 (Residue on Ignition) | ---- | Pass Test | Pass |
| Sulphated Ash (Residue on Ignition) | % | ≤0.05 | 0.02 |
| Sulfate | mg/kg | ≤150 |
Notes
Solubility : Citric Acid Monohydrate is very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and sparingly soluble in ether. Hazard Statements : Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary Statements : Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Supply locations
DUBI Chem Marine International is one of popular citric acid exporter in Asian and African Market. We are keeping ready stock of citric acid in UAE in 25 Kg bag as well as in 5 Kg Jar. We are also keeping ready stock of FOOD GRADE Citric acid. |