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Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is most commonly found in citrus fruits. It is both naturally occurring and also synthetically added to foods and other products. It has the molecular formula C6H807 or CH2COOH-C(OH)-CH2COOH. It has been used in the canning and jarring industry for over 100 years. Citric Acid can be used in a variety of ways including preserving, flavoring, and as an emulsifying agent. Citric Acid is one of the most common food additives currently used on the market. Adding food grade Citric Acid to canned, jarred, or even frozen foods can help prevent botulism by preventing bacterial colonization. When sold commercially, it is sold in a dry powder form that looks a lot like regular table salt. The USP designation is important to look out for when purchasing products to be used in food or medical grade products. USP stands for the United States Pharmacopeia and designates that a certain product has been manufactured using a standard, approved, and uniform process. This designation also guarantees that they have undergone the proper testing and ensures that they have met certain standards. Any product that holds the USP designation is guaranteed to meet necessary identity,
What is Citric Acid? Citric acid is a weak organic acid that is most commonly found in citrus fruits. It is both naturally occurring and also synthetically added to foods and other products. But, because it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle it occurs naturally in the metabolism process of all aerobic organisms. It has the molecular formula C6H807 or CH2COOH-C(OH)-CH2COOH. It has been used in the canning and jarring industry for over 100 years. Citric Acid can be used in a variety of ways including preserving, flavoring, and as an emulsifying agent. Citric Acid is one of the most common food additives currently used on the market. Adding food grade Citric Acid to canned, jarred, or even frozen foods can help prevent botulism by preventing bacterial colonization. When sold commercially, it is sold in a dry powder form that looks a lot like regular table salt. What Does USP Mean? The USP designation is important to look out for when purchasing products to be used in food or medical grade products. USP stands for the United States Pharmacopeia and designates that a certain product has been manufactured using a standard, approved, and uniform process. This designation also guarantees that they have undergone the proper testing and ensures that they have met certain standards. Any product that holds the USP designation is guaranteed to meet necessary identity, potency, purity, and performance standards. History Citric Acid has a long and interesting history. It was first discovered based on the scientific discoveries of Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1784. However, it did not start being used for industrial purposes until the end of the 19th century. During the First World War, American scientist James Currie, learned how to make this acid out of mold. Large companies like Pfizer quickly picked up the process and started mass-producing this form of acid to be used in a variety of ways.
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