citric acid

Detailed Product Description

 

Citric acid is a weak organic acid, and it is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of virtually all living things. It can also be used as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant and a lubricant.

Citric acid exists in greater than trace amounts in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably citrus fruits

Citric acid has been used as an additive to soft drinks, beer, and seltzer, and occurs naturally in many juices