Citric Acid

Citric Acid is the most widely used food acid, delivering clean tartness, pH control and metal sequestration. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our acidity regulators range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.

It is supplied as colourless to white crystals or crystalline powder, in food grade, monohydrate / anhydrous, 8–80 mesh, with an assay of 99.5–100.5%. The CAS number is 5949-29-1 and the molecular formula is C6H8O7·H2O.

Applications of Citric Acid

Where it is used:

• Tartness and pH control in carbonated drinks, juices and squashes
• Antioxidant synergist and chelating agent in oils and canned foods
• Gelling control in jams, jellies and fruit preparations
• Descaling, metal cleaning and detergent builder applications
• Effervescent tablet and powder systems in pharmaceuticals

Packing, storage and handling

Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions — monohydrate is mildly hygroscopic. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.

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