- Citric acid is able to add flavour to sweets, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and aliments.
- Can strengthen the gelatin in jams, and slows down the discoloration of fruits and fruit products.
- Citric acid is known to have the ability to destroy bacteria, mould, viruses and rust. And is used in the production of pesticides, fungicides and disinfectant solutions.
- Citric acid is occasionally added to wine if the grapes how a low acidity, in order to improve the taste.
- All our Citric Acid is GMO-Free.
Product Description
Anhydrous Citric Acid (30-100 Mesh)
Our multi-purpose Anhydrous Citric Acid has natural preservative properties. It is easily soluble in water and is GMO Free.
Citric acid is a naturally occurring, weak organic acid found in lemons, oranges and other citrus fruit. It is also a normal component of human cells that is metabolised, degraded, and eliminated from the body.
It is also a key ingredient in the food and beverage industry, can be used as a preservative or can be added to food for an acidic or sour taste. In addition to this, it has a number of other uses and benefits...
Health & Beauty Applications
- Renal Calculi: Citric acid is known to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney and ensures proper function of the organ.
- Nausea: Citric acid can quickly and effectively reduce nausea by reducing gastric acidity.
- Sore Throat: Citric acid can be a great help for tonsillitis. Gargling a mixture of citric acid and water will clear bacteria from the throat. The germs that are causing the infection will be killed.
- Antioxidant: As an antioxidant, citric acid may be able to neutralise the damaging effects of free radicals.
- Mineral Absorption: Specialists say that the citric acid associates itself with minerals and metals easily. This trait accelerates mineral absorption into the body.
- Cosmetics: Citric acid is a common ingredient found in face packs and skin products. Helping the regeneration of skin tissue and slow down the ageing process.
- Pigmentation: Using a cream rich in citric acid will help with uneven skin colour.
It has other uses including.....
- Flavouring: Citric acid adds flavour to food giving it a sour taste. It is also used in both soft and alcoholic drinks.
- Food Production: It strengthens the gelatine in jams. It also slows down the oxidation process in fruits. Citric acid is also used in cheese making and can also be used when making ice cream, as it helps the fat cells in dairy separate.
- Cleaning & Descaling: Citric acid is an excellent bonding agent which helps bind metals. It can be used to remove limescale from kettles and boilers.
- Pest Control: Citric acid is known to have the ability to destroy bacteria, viruses and rust.
- Alcohol Production: Ideal for home brewing. Citric acid can be added to wine if the grapes used have low acidity. In beer, citric acid reduces the sugar loss from the barley as it germinates.
- Medicine: Citric acid is used in the making of medicinal products. It is combined with sodium bicarbonate for medicines such as Alka-Seltzer.
....Or to create higher quality bath bombs.
Anhydrous Citric Acid is a key ingredient in bath bombs.
The powder is mixed with Bicarbonate of Soda to create a hard base that will dissolve & fizz when plunged into hot water, helping to diffuse colours & essential oils. It also has a softening effect on hard water.
Give your Bath Bombs more fizz, with the inclusion of our Citric Acid.
We recommend 2 parts Bicarb of Soda to 1 Part Citric Acid (which is also available via our store)
Despite its many health benefits, it is important that you avoid citric acid without first consulting a doctor. Citric acid supplementation can cause a variety of side effects, including vomiting, diarrhoea & stomach pain.
Please note: Smaller weight bags are repackaged into clear packaging with a black & white label with all relevant information detailed. Larger quantities will be supplied in manufacturer's bags. Tubs will be plain white with a black & white label with all relevant information detailed. Images shown are for illustrative purposes only.