MSAG Citric Acid Liquid Solution

What is MSAG Citric Acid Solution used for?

Citric acid is the most versatile and widely used organic acid in the field of food and pharmaceuticals industries. Citric acid found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes. It’s what gives them their tart, sour taste.

Citric acid is used as a food ingredient in the production of fruit products, juices, oils and fats, and for many other food products where it functions as an acidulant, pH control, flavoring and sequestrant. It is also used as a dispersant in flavor or color additive products. In addition, it is used to wash processing equipment to eliminate off-flavors.

The chelating and pH adjusting properties of citric acid enable it to optimize the stability of frozen food products by enhancing the action of antioxidants and inactivating enzymes. It also helps to prolong the shellfire of frozen fish and shellfish.

In industry, citric acid solution can be used as an alternative to nitric acid in passivation of stainless steel. Citric acid is an excellent chelating agent, binding metals by making them soluble. It is used to remove and discourage the buildup of limescale from boilers and evaporators.

Although citric acid is commonly available in solid form, as crystalline powder, you may have applications for which a liquid form is preferable. A clear, aqueous solution of citric acid that allows all the cost advantages of bulk handling and eliminates the disadvantages associated with the solid product.

Types of Packaging

1,000KG IBC Tank; 220KG Drum; 25KG Jerry Can; S/S Road Tanker

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