Citric Acid

Citric Acid Anhydrous Powder, Alkalizing and Food Additive Powder, Unflavoured

 

What is Citric Acid Anhydrous?

Citric Acid is found naturally in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes.  It’s what gives them their tart, sour taste.

This odourless and colourless compound is produced from lemon juice and because of its acidic, sour-tasting nature, Citric Acid is predominantly used as a flavouring and preserving agent such as soft drinks and lollies / candies.

Citric Acid is an industrial staple in medicines and dietary supplements.  It is also added to medicines to help stabilize and preserve the active ingredients and used to enhance or mask the taste of chewable and syrup-based medications – as well as to enhance absorption.

It’s also used to stabilize or preserve medicines and as a disinfectant against viruses and bacteria.  Citric acid is commercially sold as a general disinfectant and cleaning agent for removing soap scum, hard water stains, lime, and rust.  It’s viewed as a safer alternative to conventional disinfectant and cleaning products, such as chlorine bleach

 

Before taking Citric Acid:

You should not use Citric Acid if you have ever had an allergic reaction to products containing Citric Acid.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using Citric Acid if you have:

– Kidney disease or a history of kidney stones;

– Hereditary iron overload disorder (hemochromatosis).

 

Use & Benefits:

Some studies have shown that can help prevent kidney stones as well as help improve the absorption of supplements from the diet.  Citric Acid is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, has alkalizing effects and promotes skin health.

Citric Acid is known for it’s an alkalizing agent properties.  This may aid in digestion, alkaline foods contain higher quantities of alkaline-forming minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium and iron.  All of these minerals aid in the absorption of nutrients.

Citric Acid can be measured and added to recipes either as an ingredient or as a replacement for other acids like lemon juice or vinegar.  For example, when canning tomatoes, a 1/2 teaspoon of powdered citric acid can be used for every kilo of tomatoes.  The citric acid powder can also be sprinkled over finished recipes such as guacamole or raw fruit such as apples, to maintain colour.

Citric Acid can be used as a cleaning agent.  Just add 1 part of Citric Acid to 10 parts water in a spray bottle for light soap scum and increase the Citric Acid amount to a 1:6 part ratio to increase the potency.  It’s abrasive powers will work to eliminate soap scum while protecting your health and your furnishings.  (Try on a small surface first before continued use)

Citric Acid can be used as a food additive / antioxidant for food and beverages or be used topically by adding the powder to creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks) at use levels of 0.2- 10 % total formula.

For alkalizing effects of Citric Acid, take of 0.05g to 0.1g / kg of bodyweight,

 

Some key benefits are:

– Highly concentrated

– Dietary supplement

– Powerful cleaning agent

– Powerful preserving agent

– Powerful skincare ingredient

– Contains no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives

– Pharmaceutical grade

– Non GMO – Non Genetically Modified

– Vegan

 

Specifications:

Appearance:  White to off white crystalline powder, characteristic odourless.

Solubility:  Very soluble in water.

Pharmaceutical Grade:  Suitable for food, cosmetic, chemical, drug or medicinal use.

CAS Number:  77-92-9 | 818707

Molecular Formula:  C6H8O7

 

Suggested Use:

Adult – Mix 1g (1/3 tsp) once to 3 times a day in water or juice for alkalizing effect.

Use as Cleaning Agent:  1 part Citric Acid to 10 to 6 part water in spray bottle and use as spray and wipe.

Use in skincare and cosmetics:  Use 0.2- 10 % for total formula.

 

Children 4 – 12 years – Only as professionally prescribed.  Not to be used by children under 4 years of age.

If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Animal – Only as professionally prescribed.

Skin Creams – Aim for 20% concentration or less, or about 1 part powder to 4 parts product or less. If your skin is sensitive, start with less powder.

Can be used as a preservative in food and beverage.  Substitute other acids with Citric Acid.

As a natural product, variation in colour, taste and consistency can occur from batch to batch.  This does not affect potency or quality.

Packed in Australia from Local and Imported Ingredients.