Description

“Citric acid is a weak organic acid that has a molecular formula.
It occurs naturally in citrus fruits.
In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.
Citric Acid is a natural preservative and is used to add an acidic or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks.
Citric acid occurs naturally in many fruits and is used as a food flavoring and preservative,
It has a sharp citrus flavor similar to lemon juice and can be used as a substitute.
Food flavoring and preservative.
Cosmetics and personal care products.
Citric acid is naturally concentrated in a variety of fruits and vegetables and is particularly concentrated in lemons and limes.
Commonly used as a food additive as a natural flavoring and a preservative,
citric acid is also used in cosmetics, for medical purposes, as an antioxidant, and in cleaning products.
It is widely used in the food industry as an additive because of its low price and its ease of production.
Some people specifically add it to their food to alter taste.
The acid is also heavily used in the preparation and production of Vitamin C as a flavoring.
The acid is declared safe to consume by all major government food regulatory bodies.
Besides its use as an additive, citric acid is also commonly used as a natural food preservative.”