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Feed Grade Citric Acid
Feed-grade citric acid is an organic acid used in authorized animal-nutrition applications for acidity regulation, feed processing and preservation support; hydration form and use conditions must be confirmed.
- Identity
- CAS 77-92-9 (anhydrous)
- Form
- Anhydrous or monohydrate—confirm
- Qualification
- Species and market specific
- Specification
- Contact sales
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GradeFeed grade, subject to source qualification
SpecificationCurrent document available from sales
Use conditionsSpecies and destination rules govern
Batch evidenceCurrent COA available for supplied lots
Direct product answer
What is Citric Acid for animal nutrition?
Feed-grade citric acid is an organic acid used in authorized animal-nutrition applications for acidity regulation, feed processing and preservation support; hydration form and use conditions must be confirmed.
Suitability depends on the exact product, target species, life stage, complete diet, intended technological or nutritional function and destination-market authorization. This page is procurement guidance, not an inclusion-rate recommendation.
Procurement snapshot
- Product
- Citric Acid
- Category
- Feed acidifier and technological ingredient
- Identity
- CAS 77-92-9 (anhydrous)
- Form
- Anhydrous or monohydrate—confirm
- Use review
- Species and market specific
- Product specification
- Request the offered grade’s specification
Procurement checklist
How to source Citric Acid in bulk
Compare the offered grade, application requirements and commercial terms before requesting a sample or placing an order.
Quotation and delivery basis
Request a source-specific quotation with current specification, Incoterm, destination and delivery window.
Application and process requirements
Share the formulation basis, intended function, process, inclusion system and applicable feed rules.
Technical and quality documents
Qualify identity, methods, COA, SDS, traceability, certificates and change-control expectations.
Application screening
Citric Acid feed application guide
These are screening areas, not universal authorizations, feeding instructions, dosage recommendations or guaranteed outcomes.
Compound-feed acidification
Measure the response of the actual feed matrix. Buffering from other ingredients can change the result of an acid addition.
Acidifier blends
Define the role of citric acid within the complete blend. Compare stability, handling and the required finished-feed response.
Premix processing
Check particle matching and compatibility with the intended carrier and minerals. Verify blend uniformity and storage behavior.
Feed-grade selection requirements
Specify the target species, feed category and intended function. Obtain the relevant source documents before agreeing the supply specification.
Technical selection
Questions to resolve before approving Citric Acid
Anhydrous or monohydrate
Specify hydration form, assay basis and particle size. Compare quotations on the same analytical basis and confirm the grade's suitability for the feed application.
Acidification target
Provide the feed matrix, initial pH and buffering capacity. Agree the target and trial method with the nutritionist instead of selecting an inclusion from product name alone.
Blend and process
Describe dry blending or liquid preparation, mixing order and equipment. Check distribution and compatibility with minerals and other acidifier components.
Storage and qualification
Confirm moisture protection, material compatibility and the current SDS. Require feed-use documentation for the exact source and destination.
Private technical documentation
Request the current Citric Acid feed specification
Bespring Chemical does not publish product specifications for this feed ingredient online. Contact sales for the current source-specific specification or TDS and confirm that its revision, methods and criteria match your approval process.
Product documents
Request the current signed specification or TDS, SDS, analytical methods, representative COA and batch COA.
Feed-grade selection requirements
Verify source, traceability, feed-safety, quality, origin and site documents for the exact grade.
Independent context
Review EFSA's feed additives overview and authorization guidance, then check current rules in every destination market.
Feed compliance note: An identity or technical function does not authorize use for every species, feed category, route or market. Qualified nutrition and regulatory personnel must approve the exact use conditions.
Storage and handling
Protect Citric Acid in storage
- Use source instructionsFollow the current SDS and specification for temperature, ventilation, segregation and shelf life.
- Protect packagingKeep approved containers closed, identified and protected from contamination, moisture and damage.
- Maintain controlsApply appropriate PPE, feed hygiene, lot traceability and stock rotation.
Feed buyer questions
Citric Acid FAQ
What is Citric Acid for animal nutrition?
Feed-grade citric acid is an organic acid used in authorized animal-nutrition applications for acidity regulation, feed processing and preservation support; hydration form and use conditions must be confirmed. The current signed specification for the exact source governs supply.
Which Citric Acid identity should buyers specify?
CAS 77-92-9 (anhydrous); Anhydrous or monohydrate—confirm. Where a name covers salts, hydrates, carriers or a product family, state the exact offered form.
Why is there no public specification?
Bespring Chemical does not publish specifications for this feed ingredient online. Contact sales for the current source-specific specification or TDS, methods and representative COA.
What documents should feed buyers request?
Request the current specification or TDS, SDS, representative and batch COA, traceability and applicable feed-safety, quality, origin and site documents for the exact source.
What should the RFQ include?
Provide the exact grade and form, target species, feed category, intended function, quantity, packing, destination market, required documents, Incoterm and delivery date.
Content updated 2026-09-13.
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- Current private feed specification or TDS
- Representative and batch COA
- Packing and logistics confirmation
- Source-specific documents on request
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Product documents
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