Food ingredient · Acidulant · E330
Product illustration · grade and packaging specified in your offer
Include your form, quantity, destination and required standard for a faster technical response.
Batch documentationCOA and product documents on request
Export packingDiscuss bag and pallet requirements
Inspection supportThird-party inspection can be arranged
Global coordinationDestination-specific export support
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.
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| 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.
The current FAO/WHO JECFA monograph identifies citric acid as INS 330, with CAS 77-92-9 for anhydrous and 5949-29-1 for monohydrate. It specifies 99.5–100.5% assay on the anhydrous basis and lists acidifier, sequestrant, antioxidant synergist and flavouring-agent functions. The U.S. FDA food-substance inventory independently lists citric acid under CAS 77-92-9. These sources verify identity and reference criteria; they do not replace an agreed supply specification or destination-market review.
Supplier qualification
The form, standard and analytical basis affect whether two apparently similar quotations are technically comparable.
State anhydrous or monohydrate, the corresponding CAS number, E330/INS 330 designation and intended application.
Identify the required food standard and align assay basis, water, impurities, particle profile, sampling and analytical methods.
Share the target pH, sensory objective, dry or liquid process, dissolution needs and any moisture-sensitive handling constraints.
Confirm the current specification, batch COA and applicable supporting documents together with bag, pallets, quantity and destination.
Commercial comparison: Do not compare offers on “citric acid” and price alone. Normalize the form, assay basis, standard, granulation, packaging, documentation scope and delivered quantity first.
Packing & export handling
Packaging, pallets and cargo weight are confirmed against the selected citric acid form, destination and shipment plan before dispatch.
The standard reference pack is a 25 kg bag. Confirm the required citric acid form, bag liner, pallet preference, labeling, destination port and shipment timing as part of the order review.
Storage & handling
Related selection resources
Continue from product identity to adjacent ingredient choices and application-level qualification.
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.
No. JECFA identifies anhydrous citric acid as CAS 77-92-9 and citric acid monohydrate as CAS 5949-29-1. State the required form clearly in specifications, documents and quotations.
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.
These pages cover related materials for different sectors. Grades, specifications and permitted uses must be selected for the intended application.
Tell us your grade and destination market so we can confirm which documents are available for your order.
An external reference is not a batch certificate or a Bespring product specification. FAO / JECFA ↗