Description
Citric acid anhydrous is used in a wide variety of industries including food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries1. It is often used to adjust pH, to add sour flavor to foods and beverages, and to form the salt derivative of minerals and metals for pharmaceuticals2. Other uses of citric acid anhydrous include34:
Stabilizer and preservative in the pharmaceutical industry
Flavoring agent to add sour flavor to beverages, food, and other items
Disinfectant against bacteria, viruses, & other microorganisms
Found in candies and soft drinks
Antioxidant