Food ingredient · Acidulant · E330
Citric acid is a versatile food acidulant used to control acidity, deliver a clean tart taste and support consistent formulations. Bespring supplies anhydrous and monohydrate options for industrial buyers.
Include your form, quantity, destination and required standard for a faster technical response.
Product overview
Food grade citric acid is a water-soluble organic acid used in food and beverage manufacturing as an acidity regulator and flavor modifier. In procurement, buyers normally specify the required form, applicable standard, particle profile, packaging and destination-market documentation.
Its value is practical: it provides predictable sourness, helps adjust product pH and supports a wide range of dry and liquid formulations. Suitability and dosage should always be confirmed by the buyer's formulation and regulatory teams.
Choose the right form
The two forms have the same core function but differ in crystal water content and handling behavior. Confirm the best option through formulation trials and your technical specification.
Contains no water of crystallization. Commonly considered for dry blends, powdered beverages and processes where added moisture needs to be minimized.
Contains one molecule of water in the crystal structure. Often selected for food and beverage processes based on dissolution, process and commercial requirements.
Food and beverage uses
Application suitability depends on recipe, process, local regulations and the finished product's target pH and sensory profile.
Acidity adjustment and a bright tart profile in soft drinks, juice beverages, drink powders and concentrates.
Sourness and flavor balance in hard candy, gummies, jellies and powdered coatings.
pH adjustment and flavor support in jams, fruit preparations, sauces and selected canned products.
Controlled acidification and flavor balance in suitable dairy, cultured and frozen formulations.
Acid component in selected leavening systems and flavor adjustment in fillings and finished products.
Consistent acidity in seasonings, instant mixes, powdered beverages and functional ingredient blends.
Technical information
This summary is for initial product evaluation, not a certificate of analysis. Exact limits vary by form, grade and agreed standard; request the current specification before ordering.
| Parameter | Reference information | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Product forms | Anhydrous / monohydrate | State the required form in your inquiry |
| Assay | ≥ 99.5% (reference) | Confirm method and contractual range |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules | Granulation options may vary |
| Food additive designation | E330 | Check requirements in the destination market |
| Packaging | 25 kg bag; other options by discussion | Confirm liner, pallet and labeling needs |
| Documentation | COA / TDS / SDS on request | Specify the grade and destination country |
Important: Regulatory approval, legal dosage and label declarations are determined by the application and destination market. Buyers should complete their own compliance and formulation review.
Storage & handling
Buyer questions
It is commonly used to adjust acidity, add a clean tart taste, support flavor profiles and assist formulation stability in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, preserves and other processed foods.
Anhydrous citric acid contains no water of crystallization, while monohydrate includes one water molecule in its crystal structure. The appropriate form depends on your formulation, process, storage and specification.
Samples may be arranged for qualified projects. Tell us the required form, application, specification, destination and courier account so the team can confirm availability and shipping conditions.
Yes. Ask for the documents applicable to the grade, batch and destination market you are evaluating. A batch COA should be reviewed against your agreed purchase specification.
Provide the required form, grade or standard, quantity, packaging, destination country or port, intended application and requested delivery date. This prevents an attractive but unusable quote—the chemical-trade equivalent of ordering shoes without a size.
Third-party inspection can be discussed before order confirmation. Include the required inspection scope, agency and reporting format in your inquiry because related timing and costs may affect the quotation.
Start a sourcing conversation
Share the details that affect product selection and landed cost. Our team can then respond with a relevant grade, documentation and commercial proposal.