Type	Food Additives-Acidity Regulators	Model	Citric Acid Monohydrate
Params	Appearance: white crystalline powder or granules; Grade: food grade; Purity: typically ≥99.5% for common food-grade material, subject to actual COA; CAS No.: 5949-29-1; Molecular Formula: C6H8O7·H2O; Function: acidity regulator/acidulant; Main specification: assay, moisture, clarity of solution, heavy metals and particle size according to applicable standard; Packaging: 25 kg bag or customized; Storage: dry, cool, sealed.	Material	Citric Acid Monohydrate
Applicable Industry	Soft drinks, carbonated beverages, fruit beverages, juice drinks, powdered beverages, sports drinks, energy drinks, confectionery, candy, gummies, jams, jellies, sauces, dressings, dairy products, yogurt, bakery, desserts, food processing, seasoning, instant foods, beverage premixes, nutritional foods, food ingredient distribution.

Feature

Citric Acid Monohydrate is a versatile food-grade acidulant valued for its clean acidic taste and broad formulation compatibility. It is commonly selected when manufacturers need to adjust acidity, create a balanced sour profile or support the sensory character of beverages and processed foods. Its crystalline powder form makes it convenient to weigh, blend, transport and store in industrial production environments. In beverage applications, citric acid can be used in carbonated drinks, fruit beverages, powdered drinks, flavored waters and other formulations where controlled acidity is an important part of the final taste. In confectionery, it can contribute the characteristic tartness of candies, gummies, jellies and fruit-flavored products. It is also used in suitable sauces, jams, dairy products, desserts and other processed food systems. One of its key commercial advantages is versatility: a single ingredient can serve many product categories, which can simplify purchasing and inventory planning for manufacturers and distributors. ZIO can supply bulk quantities and discuss packaging, specification and documentation according to customer requirements. Buyers may request different particle-size characteristics or packaging formats depending on their production process. For international B2B sourcing, the actual assay, moisture, heavy-metal limits, microbiological requirements, food-grade standard, origin, certificate and COA should be confirmed before purchase. The CAS number and molecular formula provided in this table are reference identification information for citric acid monohydrate; the final commercial specification should always follow the supplied technical data sheet and certificate of analysis.