Citric Acid Anhydrous (E330)

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Citric acid anhydrous is a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits, serving as a versatile food additive for pH adjustment and flavor enhancement. In the food industry, it acts as an acidity regulator to improve taste and texture in beverages, candies, and canned goods, while also functioning as a preservative to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth. It stabilizes emulsions in dairy products and ice creams, prevents discoloration in fruits, and enhances mineral absorption in fortified foods.

Food Industry Applications

• Beverages: Acts as a souring agent in soft drinks, juices, and energy drinks to provide tartness and balance sweetness.​
• Confectionery: Enhances flavor in candies, gums, and chocolates as an acidulant and preservative.
• Dairy Products: Stabilizes emulsions in ice creams, yogurts, and cheeses to improve texture and prevent separation.​
• Baked Goods: Functions as an antioxidant in breads, cakes, and pastries to maintain freshness and prevent oxidation.​
• Processed Meats and Sauces: Preserves shelf life in sausages, canned meats, jams, and condiments by inhibiting microbial growth.

Other Industry Applications

In cleaning products, it removes scale and rust as a chelating agent; in cosmetics, it adjusts pH for skin and hair care formulations; in industrial fermentation, it controls pH for enzyme production; and in detergents, it softens water and boosts cleaning efficiency.