Citric acid is a natural, weak organic acid that is found in many fruits and vegetables, especially citrus. Citric acid is prized for its sour flavor, preservative quality, and ability to act as a pH buffer. For these reasons, citric acid is found on the ingredient list of many food products today. It is the most widely used organic acidulate across all industries because it:
Buffers PH levels
- Stabilizes Colour, taste, flavor and vitamins
- Acts as a preservative to many foods and beverages
- Provides solubility in many pharmaceutical products
- Chelates metals (forms molecules with metal ions making them inactive to avoid reaction with other elements
- Acts as a non-corrosive descale in many applications
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Suggested Use
When used for cleaning, citric acid is always dissolved in water first. The concentration depends on the application. A solution of 100 g citric acid (roughly 4 ounces) in 1 liter (roughly a quart) of water will make an excellent descaling solution.