Citric acid monohydrate general informations and uses

Citric Acid Monohydrate General Informations and Uses General info

Citric acid is a normally occurring fruit acid, generated commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most extensively utilized natural acid and also pH­control representative in foods, drinks, pharmaceuticals as well as technological applications.

Citric acid monohydrate happens as colourless crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a strongly acidic preference. It is efflorescent in dry air, extremely soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %) and also sparingly soluble in ether.

Citric acid monohydrate is non­toxic and has a low sensitivity. It is chemically steady if saved at ambient temperatures. Citric acid monohydrate is totally biodegradable and also can be thrown away with regular waste or sewage.

Spec Daffodilpharma citric acid monohydrate is supplied based on the existing requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur), the USA Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), as well as the Compensation Rule (EU) No. 231/2012.

Citric acid monohydrate is available in different granulations.

Residence

• Monohydrate • Colourless or white • Crystals or crystalline powder • Strongly acidic (pH in a 5 % solution approx. 1.8).

• Normal, almost odourless.

• Extremely soluble in water.

• Easily soluble in ethanol (96 %).

• Moderately soluble in ether.

• Non­toxic.

• Reduced reactive.

• Chemically and microbiologically stable.

• Fully naturally degradable.

Main functions.

• pH adjuster.

• Acidifier.

• Chelating agent.

• Buffering agent.

• Flavour enhancer.

• Retarder.

• Stabiliser.

• Antioxidant.

Applications.

• Food.

• Infant Food, Infant Formula.

• Bakeshop.

• Grains, Snacks.

• Confectionery.

• Dairy.

• Desserts, Gelato.

• Flavours.

• Fruit Preparations, Dessert Spreads.

• Fruits, Vegetables.

• Meat, Seafood.

• Ready Dishes, Immediate Food.

• Sauces, Dressings, Seasonings.

• Refreshments.

• Alcoholic Beverages.

• Carbonated Soft Drinks.

• Instant Drinks, Syrups.

• Juice Drinks.

• RTD Tea and Coffee.

• Sports as well as Power Drinks.

• Waters.

• Personal Treatment.

• Colour Cosmetics.

• Antiperspirants.

• Scents.

• Hair Care.

• Oral Care.

• Skin Care.

• Soap and Bath Products.

• Cleaning company & Detergents.

• Recipe Cleaning.

• Industrial Cleaners.

• Laundry Care.

• Surface Treatment.

• Industrial Applications.

• Adhesives, Sealants.

• Agrochemicals, Fertilisers.

• Construction.

• Great Chemicals.

• Inks, Repaints, Coatings.

• Metal Surface Treatment.

• Oil Drilling.

• Ore Mining as well as Refining.

• Paper.

• Plastics, Polymers.

• Textile, Leather.

• Health care.

• Professional Nutrition.

• Clinical Tools.

• OTC, Food Supplements.

• Drug Products.

• Feed & Pet dog Food.

• Feed.

• Family pet Food.

Lawful facets

In Europe, citric acid monohydrate is listed as usually allowed preservative (E330) as well as might be contributed to all foodstuffs, adhering to the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special rule limits the USAge. The US Fda (FDA) has verified citric acid as GRAS (typically recognised as secure) and permitted the USAge in food according to existing GMP (CFR § 184.1033), without establishing a ceiling.