Anhydrous Citric Acid Powder bulk

Anhydrous citric acid powder of Food Preservatives

What is anhydrous citric acid used for?

Citric Acid Anhydrous uses in the pharmaceutical industry as a stabilizer and preservative. It can be used as a flavoring agent to add sour flavor to beverages, Food Additives, and other items. Citric Acid Anhydrous can also be used as a disinfectant against bacteria, viruses, & other microorganisms.

What is the difference between citric acid and citric acid anhydrous?

Citric acid exists in two forms anhydrous form and monohydrated form. The difference between anhydrous and Monohydrate Citric Acid is that the anhydrous citric acid has no water of crystallization whereas the monohydrate citric acid has a water molecule associated with one citric acid molecule.

Is citric acid anhydrous safe to eat?

Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits, but synthetic versions, which are produced from a type of mold, are commonly added to foods, medicines, Nutritional Supplements, and cleaning agents. While mold residues from the manufacturing process may trigger allergies in rare cases, citric acid is generally deemed safe.