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Citric acid (INS 330)

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Citric acid (INS 330)

Food grade citric acid made by fermentation, the most used acidulant in India for soft drinks, squashes, jams, candies, pickles, sauces and instant mixes; it also boosts fruit flavour and acts as a chelating agent. Monohydrate is the everyday grade, while anhydrous is preferred in dry mixes and tablets because it cakes less. FSSAI Appendix A permits it at GMP in most processed foods; typical use 0.1 to 1%.

Type 2

  • Monohydrate
  • Anhydrous

Mesh 2

  • 8 to 40 mesh (granular)
  • 30 to 100 mesh (fine)

Pack size 3

  • 1 kg pouch
  • 5 kg pack
  • 25 kg bag

Spec

INS number
330
CAS number
77-92-9 (anhydrous), 5949-29-1 (monohydrate)
Assay
99.5 to 100.5% (anhydrous basis)
Water
Monohydrate 7.5 to 9.0%, anhydrous 0.5% max
Sulphated ash
0.05% max
Appearance
Colourless crystals or white crystalline powder
Mesh
8 to 40 (granular), 30 to 100 (fine)
Standard met
FSSAI, FCC, IP/BP/USP
Origin
Mostly imported (China) and repacked by Indian distributors
Typical use level
0.1 to 1% in beverages, jams, candies and sauces
Shelf life
24 to 36 months in sealed bags
Storage
Cool, dry place; keep bags closed, it cakes in humidity
Usual minimum
25 kg
HSN code
29181400
GST
18%

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