Food Grade 30-100 Mesh Powdered Citric Acid Anhydrous

• CAS No.: 77-92-9
• Formula: C6h8o7
• EINECS: 201-069-1
• Model NO.: Citric Acid
• Nutritional Value: Non-nutritional
• Certification: BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP
• Packaging Material: Plastic
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: 2 Years
• Type: Citric Acid
• Transport Package: Net 25kg/1000kg in Plastic Woven Bags
• Specification: 25kgs/bag
• Trademark: Polifar
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2918140000
• Production Capacity: 50000ton/Year

Product Description

Citric Acid Anhydrous/Citric Acid Monohydrate 

Analysis of certificate:

Testing Item	Citric Acid Anhydrous	Citric Acid Monohydrate
STPP content /%	≥85	96.8
P2O5 content /%	56.0~58.0	57.8
Water insoluble /%	≤0.1	0.01
PH ( 1%)	9.5-10	9.8
Whiteness /%	≥85	94
Fluoride ( F) /%	≤0.005	0.0006
Arsenic (AS)/%	≤0.0003	≤0.00007
Heavy Metal(Pb)/%	≤0.0010	≤0.0003
Stacking density(g/cm3)	0.35-0.9	0.75
Note: Special requirements of particle size should be negotiated by both suppliers and customers

Storage: Stockpiled at the ventilated place, avoiding rain, moisture and insolation. Please handle with care to prevent bag damage, store away from toxic substances.
Packing: Net 25kg/1000kg in Plastic woven bags with PE lining
Loading: 25MT/20FCL'; 22MT/20FCL' with pallets
Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored

Citric acid and malic acid are common organic acids widely used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. They differ in chemical properties, uses, and flavor. Here is a key comparison of these two acids:

1. Chemical structure and origin
Citric acid: It is a tricarboxylic acid mainly found in citrus fruits (such as lemons and oranges). It is produced through microbial fermentation and is a widely used food additive.
Malic acid: It is a dicarboxylic acid widely found in apples, grapes, citrus and other fruits. Malic acid is usually obtained through plant extraction or microbial fermentation processes.

2. Sour flavor characteristics
Citric acid: Citric acid has a strong sour taste and often gives people a refreshing sour feeling. It is generally more acidic than malic acid and therefore can provide a more distinct and pronounced sour flavor when used in food and beverage applications.
Malic acid: The sour taste of malic acid is relatively mild, with a certain fruit acid flavor, and usually gives people a more rounded and soft sour taste. It is often considered a more "balanced" acid and is suitable for use in a variety of fruity products.

3. Application areas
Citric acid:
It is widely used in beverages, juices, candies, cans and other foods, especially in regulating acidity, improving taste and extending shelf life.
As a preservative: Citric acid has good antioxidant and preservative effects and is often used in juices, jams and dairy products.
Adds flavor: Citric acid helps enhance fruity flavors and balances sweetness.
Malic acid:
It is commonly used in juices, jams, candies, dairy products and other foods, especially apple, grape, berry products, to add a more natural sour taste to these foods.
Acidity adjustment of beverages: Malic acid is often used in conjunction with other acidic substances such as citric acid to adjust acidity and enhance the flavor of juices and beverages.
It is more suitable for foods that require natural taste, such as some health products and natural drinks.

4. Acidity and pH adjustment
Citric acid: It has strong acidity and generally has a low pH value, usually between 2 and 3. It is suitable for foods and beverages that require higher acidity. It is more effective at regulating acidity, providing a more dramatic change in acidity.
Malic acid: Relatively mild, with a pH usually between 3.5 and 4. It is suitable for foods that require milder acidity adjustment, such as some juices or desserts with a slightly sour taste.

5. Anti-oxidation and anti-corrosion effects
Citric acid: Citric acid can chelate metal ions and prevent oxidation reactions. It is often used to extend the shelf life of products, especially in foods that are prone to oxidation such as oils and dairy products. Its antiseptic effect is relatively strong and can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, yeast and other microorganisms.
Malic acid: The preservative effect of malic acid is relatively weak, but it can inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms by adjusting the pH value. It is usually widely used in low-acid environments.

6. Flavor differences
Citric acid: Because of its bright sour taste, it is often used to highlight the acidity and fresh taste of food, especially for citrus-flavored products such as lemons and oranges.
Malic acid: It has a mild sour taste and has the natural flavor of apples and other fruits. It is usually used to highlight the natural taste of fruits.

7. Health Benefits
Citric acid: The metabolite of citric acid in the human body is an intermediate product in the citric acid cycle. It has certain benefits for energy generation and antioxidant in the body. Citric acid itself is non-toxic to the human body and is widely used in various foods.
Malic acid: Malic acid participates in energy metabolism in the body, especially in the malic acid cycle (Krebs cycle). It has certain health benefits for the human body and can help the body produce energy and improve physical strength.

8. Prices and Costs
Citric acid: Because the production process of citric acid is mature and widely used, the cost is relatively low, and it is a cost-effective acidity regulator.
Malic acid: The production process of malic acid is relatively complex and mainly relies on fruit extraction or microbial fermentation, so the price is usually slightly higher than that of citric acid.

9. Use in combination
Citric acid and malic acid are often used together to achieve a balanced flavor and precise adjustment of acidity. In many fruit drinks and candies, the two are often used together to provide a multi-layered sour experience.

Summarize:
Citric acid is suitable for foods that require strong sourness and significant acidity adjustment. It has strong antiseptic and antioxidant capabilities and is widely used in beverages, candies, jams and other products.
Malic acid is suitable for products that require soft sourness and fruity acid flavor. It is often used in natural-flavored juices, desserts and other foods. It is relatively mild and is often used in conjunction with other sour flavoring agents.



Polifar group is established in beautiful and economically developed city Nanjing in 2013.
We are a fast-growing enterprise who start from feed additives and grow fast on food additives which included: 
 -Acidifier: Citric acid;Lactic acid;Tartaric acid;Malic acid;Fumaric acid;Sodium citrate
 -Anticaking agent:  Tricalcium Phosphate
 -Antioxidants:   Vitamin C ascorbic acid; Natural Vitamin E
 -Leavening agent:   Sodium bicarbonate(baking soda)
 -Colorant: Carmine; Amaranth; Lemon yellow;Indigo; Canthaxanthin(Leader red);Carotene
 -Emulsifier: Mono and Diglyceride Fatty Acid Lipids
 -Enzyme:  Amylase
 -Humectant:  Sodium tripolyphosphate; Hexametaphosphate;Disodium phosphate;Sodium dihydrogen phosphate;Sodium Pyrophosphate;Monocalcium phosphate;Dipotassium phosphate
 -Nutritional supplements:Taurine
 -Preservative: Sodium benzoate;Sodium Propionate; Nisin
 -Sweetener:Xylitol;Sorbitol;Lactitol;Maltitol;Erythritol;Sodium Cyclohexyl Sulfamate;Acesulfame;Sucralose;Aspartame;Sodium Gluconate;Saccharin Sodium
 -Thickener:Sodium sea bath;Sodium carboxymethylcellulose;Guar Gum;Xanthan gum;gelatin
ISO9001/FAMIQ/FDA/SGS are our basic certificates to keep quality.
Polifar devote to offer safer, healthier, and more nutritious products in food additives area.