What are the applications of citric acid monohydrate

1. Used in food industry
Due to its mild and refreshing acidity, citric acid is widely used in the production of beverages, sodas, wines, candies, snacks, biscuits, canned juices, dairy products and other foods. In the market of all organic acids, citric acid accounts for more than 70% of the market. Currently, there is no acid agent that can replace citric acid.

One molecule of crystallized water citric acid is mainly used as an acidic flavoring agent in beverages, juices, jams, fructose and cans, and can also be used as an antioxidant in edible oils. At the same time, it improves the sensory properties of food, enhances appetite, and promotes the digestion and absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body. Anhydrous citric acid is widely used in solid beverages. Citrates, such as calcium citrate and ferric citrate, are fortifiers that add calcium and iron ions to certain foods.

Esters of citric acid, such as triethyl citrate, can be used as non-toxic plasticizers in plastic films for food packaging. They are acids and preservatives in the beverage and food industries.

2. Used in chemical and textile industries
Citric acid can be used as chemical analysis reagents, experimental reagents, chromatographic analysis reagents and biochemical reagents, complexing and masking agents, and buffers.

Using citric acid or citrate as a builder can improve the performance of washing products, quickly precipitate metal ions, prevent contaminants from re-attaching to the fabric, maintain the alkalinity required for washing, disperse and suspend dirt and ash, and improve the surface Performance of surfactants, surfactants are excellent chelating agents and can be used as acid-resistant reagents for building tiles.