Citric acid monohydrate powder is a popular food additive with a variety of uses in the food and beverage industry. It is a naturally occurring compound found in citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges. Due to its stability and versatility, the monohydrate form is most commonly used in the food industry. It is a white crystalline powder with a sour taste that is commonly used as an acidity regulator, flavoring and preservative in a variety of food and beverage products.
As a food-grade ingredient, citric acid monohydrate powder is widely used in the food industry to impart a rich flavor to products and help preserve them. It is also used to regulate the acidity of foods and act as a chelating agent to help improve the stability and shelf life of processed foods.