Product
Citric Acid
Buy Citric Acid - ACT is a certified food additive distributor and a reliable supplier of high quality Citric Acid (E330).
Specifications
What is citric acid?
Citric acid is an organic acid with versatile functional properties and is one of the most important raw materials in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and technical industries. It is used in particular as an acidifier, pH regulator and complexing agent.
What is citric acid used for?
Thanks to its good water solubility and broad functionality, citric acid is suitable for numerous applications in liquid and solid formulations. In food and beverages in particular, it is used to round off the flavour, stabilise and preserve products. It is also used in pharmaceutical products, cosmetic formulations, and in cleaning and descaling products.
In which applications is citric acid used?
Citric acid is used in soft drinks, confectionery, desserts, jams and fruit preparations. Other areas of application include food supplements, pharmaceutical products, cosmetic formulations, and cleaning and descaling products. Thanks to its versatile properties, it is an established ingredient in numerous industrial formulations.
What ingredients is citric acid combined with?
Citric acid is often combined with other acidifiers, antioxidants or stabilisers. Such combinations allow for the targeted adjustment of product and processing properties and support the development of stable and high-performance formulations.
What properties does citric acid offer?
Citric acid is characterised by its good water solubility as well as its acidifying and stabilising effects. It enables effective pH regulation and is suitable for a wide range of applications in both liquid and solid forms. Depending on requirements, citric acid is available in various grades and particle sizes.
Why source citric acid from an experienced distributor?
As an experienced distributor of functional ingredients and food additives, we offer citric acid of consistent quality and with specifications suitable for industrial applications. Manufacturers benefit from reliable delivery, secure sourcing and application-oriented advice for various industries, formulations and product requirements.
ACT as a certified supplier of high-quality additives
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ISO 22000 - Food Safety
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