Citric Acid Anhydrous, 5 Pound - USP Food Grade & Non-GMO- Natural Food Preservative, All Purpose Cleaning Agent, Beauty Ingredient

What is Citric Acid? Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is most commonly found in citrus fruits. It is both naturally occurring and also synthetically added to foods and other products such as skin care, cosmetics, and topicals. It has the molecular formula C6H807 or CH2COOH-C(OH)-CH2COOH. It has been used in the canning and jarring industry for over 100 years. Citric Acid can be used in a variety of ways including preserving, flavoring, and as an emulsifying agent. Citric Acid is one of the most common food additives currently used on the market. Adding food grade Citric Acid to canned, jarred, or even frozen foods can help with preservation. When sold commercially, it is sold in a dry powder form that looks a lot like regular table salt. What Does USP Mean? The USP designation is important to look out for when purchasing products to be used in food or medical grade products. USP stands for the United States Pharmacopeia and designates that a certain product has been manufactured using a standard, approved, and uniform process. This designation also guarantees that they have undergone the proper testing and ensures that they have met certain standards. Any product that holds the USP designation is guaranteed to meet necessary identity, potency, purity, and performance standards. ***Please note the following; We sell several different types of USP Acids. Citric Acid is an ingredient used in thousands of different products. For that reason, we do not provide recipe specific instructions for use with this product. We encourage all of our customers to conduct their own research to ensure this is the best fit for their specific application. We love to answer questions, so feel free to message us with any concerns. USP certificates, COA, and SDS are available upon request.***