Citric acid got its name more than 200 years ago when it was first made from lemon juice. It is believed that it was known earlier but under a different name.
Citric acid was originally obtained from citrus fruits. Nowadays it is produced industrially by fermentation of raw materials containing sugar, such as corn. Molds (Aspergillus Niger) are used for fermentation.
In USA and China, genetically modified variants (GMO) of the mold can be used, but this is not permitted in Europe.
Citric acid is a very water-soluble powder, which occurs in the forms anhydrous (= anhydrate) and with a water molecule (= monohydrate). Citric acid salts and esters are called citrates.
Citric acid and citrates are used in food (E330). They serve as preservatives, acidity regulators and flavor enhancers.
- Drinks
- Effervescent tablets
- Fruit juices
- Jams
- Sweets
- and much more
Other applications:
- In decalcifying cleaning agents
- As a water softener
- As a detergent
- pH adjustment in cosmetics
- Conservation of blood donations
- Rinsing solution in dentistry (root canal treatments)
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ECSA Chemicals range includes citric acid anhydrate and monohydrate, citric acid solution and citrate. ECSA sources the products in Europe and China (GMO-free).
Our products
- CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS – MP 020313
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE – MP 021170
- CITRIC ACID SOL. 50% – MP 006501
- POTASSIUM CITRATE – MP 019117
- CALCIUM CITRATE – MP 019118
- MAGNESIUM CITRATE – MP 019119
- TRIMAGNESIUMCITRAT ANHYDRAT PH.EUR/USP – MP 022749
- TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE – MP 021022
- TRIETHYL CITRATE – MP 000807
- TRIETIL CITRATO NATURALE – MP 027372
- TRIETHYL CITRATE 1% BHT – MP 028708
- GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE MB (MASS BALANCE) – MP 031294
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