Citric acid (E330) is a weak organic acid widely used in food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial cleaning. As a leading Chinese manufacturer, we supply food grade citric acid, anhydrous citric acid, and monohydrate citric acid with factory-direct pricing and global logistics support.
What Is Citric Acid?
Citric acid (chemical formula C₆H₈O₇, CAS 77-92-9) is a natural tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. Industrially produced via Aspergillus niger fermentation (corn starch raw material), it offers identical properties to natural citric acid.
Application Scenarios of Citric Acid in Food & Beverage Industry
As the most widely used acidulant in the food industry, citric acid has irreplaceable application scenarios.
- Soft drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks: Provides natural sour taste, stabilizes flavor and extends shelf life
- Jams, candies, canned fruits: Adjusts acidity, prevents browning, maintains color and luster
- Dairy products & ice cream: Improves taste, prevents fat precipitation, enhances product stability
- Wine & beer production: Adjusts pH value, clarifies liquid, balances wine flavor
- Frozen food: Protects tissue structure, reduces oxidation and delays deterioration
Application Scenarios of Citric Acid in Industrial Production
Industrial grade citric acid has excellent chelating and descaling properties, widely used in industrial fields.
- Water treatment: Removes calcium, magnesium and other metal ions, inhibits scale formation in boilers and cooling towers
- Textile printing and dyeing: Adjusts pH of dyeing solution, improves dye uptake, softens fabric
- Metal surface treatment: Removes rust and oxide layer, does not damage metal substrate
- Soap & detergent production: Enhances cleaning effect, reduces water hardness, improves decontamination ability
Application Scenarios of Citric Acid in Daily Chemicals & Cosmetics
Citric acid is a mild AHA ingredient, widely used in personal care products with clear application scenarios.
- Skin care products: Exfoliates cutin, brightens skin tone, adjusts product pH to fit skin
- Shampoo & hair conditioner: Improves scalp environment, softens hair, locks hair color
- Toothpaste & mouthwash: Removes tartar, freshens breath, inhibits oral bacteria
- Perfume & shower gel: Stabilizes formula, enhances product usability and mildness
Application Scenarios of Citric Acid in Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical grade citric acid is used as an important excipient with professional application scenarios.
- Effervescent tablets: Reacts with sodium bicarbonate to produce effervescent effect, accelerates drug dissolution
- Antacid drugs: Neutralizes excessive gastric acid and relieves stomach discomfort
- Blood anticoagulant: Used in blood collection and storage to prevent blood coagulation
- Drug formulations: Adjusts pH, improves drug stability and solubility
Why Choose Our Citric Acid Products?
Stable Supply & Factory Direct Price
We have a large-scale production base with sufficient inventory, short delivery time, no middlemen, and competitive price advantage.
Strict Quality Control
Our citric acid complies with international standards such as ISO9001, HACCP, Halal and Kosher, with full inspection reports to ensure product safety.
Flexible Logistics & Payment
We support FOB, CIF, CFR, DDP and other shipping terms, and accept T/T, Western Union, Alibaba Trade Assurance and other payment methods.
Customized Service
We provide customized packaging specifications such as 25kg bags and jumbo bags, and can provide free samples for testing.
Conclusion
Citric acid has a wide range of application scenarios and is an essential raw material in food, industry, daily chemicals, medicine and other fields. Our company focuses on the production and export of citric acid for many years, providing high-quality citric acid monohydrate and citric acid anhydrous with complete certificates and global delivery service. Contact us now for the latest quotation and customized solutions!
