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Jun 21Citric acid is a naturally occurring compound belonging to the family of carboxylic acids. It is denser than water, and appears as a colorless and odorless crystal having either a strongly acidic taste or a pleasant, sweet, and tart-like taste.
It is manufactured through the fermentation of carbohydrates. Usually, it can be found in fruits and vegetables, as well as in many animal tissues and fluids.
With the chemical structure that citric acid has, it is now being used in various commercial products.
Commercial Uses of Citric Acid
– As a flavoring agent and food additive
– For beauty and personal care products
– For cleaning products