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Beverages & Drink Mixes
Provides tartness and controlled pH in compatible juices, flavoured drinks, concentrates and powdered beverage systems.
Food Chemicals
Citric Acid Monohydrate
The hydrated crystalline form of citric acid, used for controlled tartness, acidity regulation, pH adjustment and sequestration in suitable formulations.
- CAS Number5949-29-1
- DesignationINS 330
- Primary FunctionAcidulant
Product Overview
Consistent acidity in a hydrated crystalline form
Citric acid monohydrate contains one molecule of water of crystallisation for each molecule of citric acid. It is supplied as an odourless crystalline material that dissolves readily in water and provides a clean, tart acid profile.
It is used to adjust pH, balance flavour and bind certain metal ions through sequestration. Its performance depends on the full formulation, processing conditions and the regulatory requirements of the destination market.
Citric acid monohydrate and the anhydrous form have different water contents and formula weights. They should not be exchanged by equal weight without reviewing the formulation.
Common Applications
Dependable acidification for food and beverage systems
Selection and dosage should be based on the required taste, target pH, process conditions and applicable local regulations.
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Confectionery
Used to build the required acid profile in suitable gummies, candies, fruit chews and powdered confectionery products.
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Fruit Preparations & Preserves
Helps regulate acidity and refine flavour in compatible jams, jellies, fillings and other fruit-based preparations.
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Sauces & Processed Foods
Considered where permitted for acidity control, taste adjustment and sequestration in selected sauces and processed foods.
Before You Order
Confirm the form before finalising a purchase
Share the application, required function, target standard, quantity and destination so the correct monohydrate grade can be reviewed.
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Application Food category, flavour profile and target pH
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Product Form Citric acid monohydrate and required particle size
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Documentation TDS, SDS and lot-specific COA
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Delivery Quantity, packaging and destination port
Product Questions
Citric Acid Monohydrate FAQs
For purchasing decisions, always review the latest specification and regulatory requirements.
Ask About This ProductWhat is citric acid monohydrate?
It is a crystalline form of citric acid containing one molecule of water of crystallisation. JECFA identifies it by CAS number 5949-29-1 and food-additive designation INS 330.
Can monohydrate replace anhydrous citric acid directly?
Not always by equal weight. The monohydrate contains water of crystallisation and has a higher formula weight, so the formulation may require recalculation and testing.
What functions can citric acid provide?
Depending on the application, citric acid can function as an acidulant, acidity regulator, sequestrant and antioxidant synergist. Regulatory suitability must be confirmed for the intended food category.
Which documents are available for review?
Request the current TDS and SDS together with a lot-specific COA and packaging information for the exact material offered.
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