Citric acid is the first acid among all the organic acids. It is widely used in food, drug, daily chemical and other industries.
Application of citric acid in food industry.
Since citric acid is with a refreshing sour taste, widely used in all kinds of beverages, sodas, wines, candies, snacks, biscuits, dairy products and so on. Among all the organic acids, the market share of citric acid is more than 70%. There is no other acidulant that can replace citric acid so far. Citric acid monohydrate is mainly used in refreshing drinks, juices, jam and can food. It can also used as antioxidant of cooking oil. Citric acid can improve the sensory properties of food and promote appetite. It can also promote human body's absorption of Ca and P.
Application of citric acid in chemical, pharmaceutical and textile industry.
In chemical industry, citric acid can be used in chemical analysis, as test reagent, chromatographic analysis reagent and biochemical reagent. Used citric acid or citrates as detergent builder can improve the performance of detergents. It can quickly precipitate metallic ion, preventing pollutants from sticking to the fabrics.
Application of citric acid in livestock
The baby pig can be weaned in advance if citric acid is added to piggy feeds. It can increase the using rate of feeds to about 5%-7%. Citric acid is a new, high-effective feed additive, applicable to pigs, chicken, fish, shrimps, sheep and many other animals. It can promote animal growth and improve product quality.
Application of citric acid in cosmetics
Citric acid is a kind of Alpha Hydroxy Acid. One of its main functions is accelerating the update of horniness. Due to this function, it is usually used in creams, shampoos, whitening products and ageing resistant products.
There are also many other usages of citric acid. It has become an irreplaceable organic acid for human beings.