Citric acid is an important organic acid, also known as citric acid, colorless crystals, often containing a molecule of water of crystallization, odorless, with a strong acidic taste, soluble in water. Its calcium salt is easier to dissolve in cold water than in hot water, this property is often used to identify and separate citric acid. Anhydrous citric acid can be obtained by controlling the appropriate temperature during crystallization.
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Citric acid is mainly used as acidulant, solubilizer, buffer, antioxidant, deodorant, flavor enhancer, gelling agent, coloring agent and so on. In addition, citric acid also inhibit bacteria, color protection, improve flavor, promote sucrose conversion and so on. Citric acid also has a chelating effect, can remove some harmful metals. Citric acid can prevent oxidation caused by enzyme catalysis and metal catalysis, thus preventing frozen fruits from changing color and taste.
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