Epoxy Oilserv Nigeria is the distributor of food grade chemicals in Nigeria, we have large stock of Citric Acid in our stock.
Introduction: Citric acid is a weak organic acid, It exists in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Any fruit which is sour in taste would contain high amounts of citric acid, be it fruits like mangoes or pineapples. It is also found naturally in citrus fruits, especially fruits like lemon, lime and oranges where it can comprise as much as 8 percent of the dry weight of the fruit. Several types of berries like blackberries and raspberries also contain high amounts of citric acid.
In 1 893, C. Wehmer discovered Penicillium mold could produce citric acid from sugar. However, microbial production of citric acid did not become industrially important until World War I disrupted Italian citrus exports. The amount of citric acid in fruits and vegetables vary Depending on the climatic and soil conditions. Citric acid has several applications which include:
Food Additive - Citric acid has a number of uses and is most commonly used as a food additive and a flavoring agent. It is used to flavor and preserve food and beverages. It is Industrial-scale citric acid production also used to make certain varieties of candies first began in 1890 based on the Italian due to its sour taste. While buying sour citrus fruit industry, where the juice was candies, we often find them being covered treated with hydrated lime (calcium with a white powder, which is nothing but hydroxide) to precipitate calcium citrate, which was isolated and converted back to citric acid. Some brands of ice cream use citric acid, as it acts as an emulsifier and the acid using diluted sulfuric acid. helps in keeping fat globules away.
Canning - It is used in canning fruits like apples, apricots, pears, and peaches. It is especially useful in canning of low acidic fruits. It raises the pH level which is really helpful in stopping Botulism from occurring in the canned products. Using citric acid during canning is very essential as Botulism is a deadly organism. There are several jams and fruit preserves where citric acid is used, besides in concentrates and stock cubes. Kitchen - It has the capacity to break down proteins available in meats and as such is mixed with meat to make it soft and tender. Moreover, it is also used during the manufacturing process of cheese, as it helps in clotting milk faster. It is also used in the production of sourdough breads like rye bread. Wine Sourer - In the winemaking process, if the fruits do not contain high citric acid content, it is artificially added so as to make it sour. Such a process is mostly used to produce inexpensive wines. Skin Care - Today, it is also used in making beauty products and is mixed with sodium bicarbonate to make bath tablets and bath fizzies. It acts as an antioxidant which helps in refreshing skin, thereby, preventing the skin from sagging and making you look old. In addition to that, it has properties to destroy free radicals and promote skin growth.
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