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CITRIC ACID - MONOHYDRATE

Citric acid monohydrate has versatile applications as a food additive, a cleaning agent, and in industrial processes. It is used in food and beverages to add a sour taste and act as a preservative, in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to adjust pH and stabilize ingredients, and as an eco-friendly cleaner for removing mineral deposits and rust. Other industrial uses include acting as a corrosion inhibitor, a concrete additive, and in the textile and metal treatment industries.

Food and beverage

·         Acidulant and flavoring: Adds a sour taste to soft drinks, candies, and fruit juices. 

·         Preservative: Acts as an antimicrobial agent to extend shelf life. 

·         Flavor enhancer: Balances and enhances other flavors. 

·         pH adjuster: Regulates the acidity in food formulations. 

·         Leavening agent activator: Helps activate baking soda in baked goods. 

·         Food coloring: Used to balance the pH level of food dyes. 

Cleaning and personal care

·         Cleaning agent: An environmentally friendly alternative for removing soap scum, mineral deposits, and rust stains.

·         pH adjuster: Balances pH in skincare products and other cosmetics.

·         Exfoliant: Mild acidity helps remove dead skin cells.

·         Disinfectant: Enhances cleaning efficiency in disinfectant solutions. 

Pharmaceutical and other uses

·         Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient to stabilize active ingredients, adjust pH, and act as an antioxidant.

·         Effervescent products: Used in the production of effervescent tablets and powders.

·         Anticoagulant: Can act as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium

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