CFI Citric Acid Anhydrous - Food Grade (1kg)

• INCI Name: Citric Acid
• Grade: Food Grade
• Ingredient Type: Organic acid and acidity regulator
• Form: White crystalline powder
• Type: Anhydrous
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Food Function: Acidulant, acidity regulator and flavour-balancing ingredient
• Cosmetic Function: pH adjuster
• Biodegradable
• Food Use Level: Add according to the recipe, required acidity and applicable regulations
• Suitable For: Foods, Beverages, Dry Mixes, Confectionery And Cosmetic Formulations
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight

• Adjusting acidity in foods and beverages
• Adding tartness and balancing sweet flavour profiles
• Beverage powders and other dry food mixes
• Confectionery and sweet-making applications
• Sauces, preserves and fruit preparations
• Helping create a suitable pH for a complete preservation system
• Bath products and cosmetic formulations as secondary applications

This Product Is For:

• Food makers who need a reliable food-grade acidulant
• Beverage and confectionery formulators
• Makers producing dry mixes or powdered products
• Preserving and sauce-making recipes requiring measured acidity adjustment
• Cosmetic formulators who can measure finished-product pH

This Product Is Not For:

• Use as a complete antimicrobial preservative by itself
• Direct consumption of the undiluted powder
• Addition by guesswork without measuring or tasting the finished product
• Direct application to skin or teeth
• Formulas where the final pH cannot be tested

• As a Food Acidulant: Add gradually according to the recipe and required flavour profile.
• In Beverages: Dissolve fully in the liquid phase before making final acidity adjustments.
• In Dry Mixes: Blend evenly through the other dry ingredients to prevent concentrated acidic pockets.
• To Support Preservation: Use to help lower pH, then confirm that the complete preservative system is appropriate.
• As a Cosmetic pH Adjuster: Prepare a diluted solution and add gradually while measuring the formulation’s pH.
• Processing Tip: Small additions can change acidity significantly, so weigh accurately and adjust in stages.

• Do not consume the concentrated powder directly
• Avoid inhaling airborne dust
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Concentrated citric acid can irritate skin and mucous membranes
• Prolonged contact with teeth can contribute to enamel erosion
• Use clean, dry equipment when handling
• Store tightly sealed and protected from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Is Citric Acid Anhydrous a preservative?
A: No. It is an acidity regulator that can help create conditions in which an appropriate preservative system performs more effectively.

Q: What does anhydrous mean?
A: It means the citric acid does not contain bound crystal water.

Q: Why is the anhydrous form useful in dry mixes?
A: Its lower moisture content makes it well suited to powders, confectionery and other moisture-sensitive formulations.

Q: Can it be used to make foods taste more tart?
A: Yes. Citric acid is commonly used to add acidity and balance sweetness, but it should be added gradually.