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Citric Acid
Citric Acid occurs widely in plants and animals as a common intermediate metabolite of the Krebs (citric acid) cycle in virtually all organisms. It is the acid responsible for the characteristic tartness of citrus and many other fruits. Formerly citric acid was extracted from lemon juice, but today the citric acid is obtained by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate such as glucose syrup using a selected strain of micro-organism.
Characteristics: Citric acid is an odorless, white crystalline powder or granular particles which dissolve readily in water.
Citric acid shows the widest buffering capacity (pH 2.5-6.5) of all organic acids, and therefore provides our customers in the food, personal care and pharmaceutical industries with the flexibility needed to formulate high quality end products. In addition, citric acid’s chelating ability along with its non-toxic/environmentally friendly properties have found applications in industries as diverse as coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), household and industrial cleaning (HIC), agrochemical, and oil and gas.
Univar Solutions provides citric acid in granular, fine granular, powder or liquid form to food and other industries offering professional service at every touchpoint. With more than 120 distribution facilities across the USA, we can serve your citric acid need where you need it, when you need it.
Citric Acid - Food Grade
| Product Name | Supplier | Grade | Package Type | Weight | Billing Price | Price (Package) | |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Food Grade - 3101 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Food | IBC | 3,099.92 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $4,587.87 | $4,587.87 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Food Grade (Kosher) - 2845 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Food | IBC | 2,842.86 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $4,207.41 | $4,207.41 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Food Grade (Kosher) - 575 lb Drum | Univar Solutions | Food | Drum | 574.99 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $850.98 | $850.98 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Food Grade (Kosher) - 2845 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Food | IBC | 2,842.86 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $4,207.41 | $4,207.41 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Food Grade (Kosher) - 2200 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Food | IBC | 2,200.00 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $3,255.97 | $3,255.97 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Food Grade (Kosher, NSF) - 569 lb Drum | Univar Solutions | Food | Drum | 568.68 lbs | $1.54 / LB | $875.77 | $875.77 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Food Grade (Kosher, NSF) - 2845 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Food | IBC | 2,842.86 lbs | $1.54 / LB | $4,377.99 | $4,377.99 |
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Citric Acid - Technical Grade
| Product Name | Supplier | Grade | Package Type | Weight | Billing Price | Price (Package) | |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Technical Grade - 565 lb Drum | Univar Solutions | Technical | Drum | 564.98 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $836.17 | $836.17 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Technical Grade - 575 lb Drum | Univar Solutions | Technical | Drum | 574.99 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $850.98 | $850.98 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Technical Grade - 2698 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Technical | IBC | 2,699.78 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $3,995.68 | $3,995.68 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Technical Grade - 3300 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Technical | IBC | 3,299.88 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $4,883.84 | $4,883.84 |
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| Citric Acid 50% Solution - Technical Grade - 2845 lb IBC | Univar Solutions | Technical | IBC | 2,842.86 lbs | $1.48 / LB | $4,207.41 | $4,207.41 |
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Grades, Certifications, Applications & Benefits
Grades and Certifications
Citric Acid is available in granular, fine granular or powder forms. Specific grades are available that meet the following criteria:
- Food Chemical Codex (FCC)
- Kosher
- Halal
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- European Pharmacopeia (EU.PH)
- Certified Organic (OMRI)
- U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP)
Citric Acid Solutions most commonly sold as 50% solution in either bulk, totes, or drums. Specific grades are available that meet the following criteria:
- Food Grade
- Kosher
- Halal
- NSF 60 Certified
- Produced using Non-GMO Project Verified Citric Acid
Applications
Food Applications
- Beverages: soft drinks, fruit drinks, sport drinks, ready to drink teas, coffees
- Confectionaries: candy, gum
- Fruits and Vegetables: fresh fruit, tomato, and other canned products
- Dairy: cheese and yogurts
- Meats and Seafoods: packaged meats
- Other: honey, spices, pie filling, starch containing puddings, pectin jellies
Non-Food Applications
- Detergents: removes magnesium and calcium ions, acting as a detergent builder, replacing phosphate salts
- Paper or Construction: as a cross-link agent
- Metal Surface Treatment: provides a natural corrosion inhibitor for aluminum protection or as a way to passivate stainless steel
- Textile Dyeing: adjust the pH of dyeing baths to help with the uptake of dyes by many different types of textiles (wool, silk, etc.)
Benefits
- Adjusts pH and can act as a buffering agent
- Chelates metals and acts as a sequestrant
- Presents no human health nor environmental hazards
- Renewable and sustainable ingredient
- Biodegradable
- Production by-products can be used as fertilizer, animal feed or in the construction industry
Additional Benefits in Food
- Enhances flavor of fruit and berriesE
- Reduces oxidation, preserves color, maintains flavor
- Acts as a mild preservative
- Provides rapid solubility and natural tang in powdered drink mixes
- Optimize flavor in canned fruits & vegetables
- Retards rancidity in foods containing fats and oil
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