Cargill Citric Acid Anhydrous Powder

Cargill Citric Acid Anhydrous Powder is produced through a submerged fermentation process using a dextrose carbohydrate substrate. This product appears as translucent white crystals, characterized by a tart acidic taste and a melting point of 153°C (307°F). It serves various purposes in applications, including providing tartness, modifying sweetness, and enhancing flavors. Additionally, citric acid offers functional benefits such as pH adjustment, buffer capacity, and ion sequestration.

Ingredient Name: Citric Acid

Ingredient Origin: Fermentation, Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Functions: Acidulant, Antioxidant, Dietary Supplement, Flavor Enhancer, Preservative, Sequestering Agent, Stabilizer, Supplement

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Label Friendly, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR Regulations, FSSC 22000, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), JECFA (FAO/WHO), Kosher, Vegan

Benefit Claims (Health): Antioxidant Properties

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
EINECS No.
20-10-691
Ingredients
Citric Acid
Food Additive Number
E 330, INS 330

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Applications & Uses

Application / Functionality

Citric acid primarily functions to provide tartness, modify sweetness, and enhance flavors. Additional functional benefits derived from citric acid are pH adjustment, buffer capacity, and sequestration of ions. By lowering pH, citric acid acts as a mild preservative.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Typical
Appearance
White Granules
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Added Sugars0g/100g
Ash Content0g/100g
Calcium Content0mg/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Dietary Fiber0g/100g
Iron Content0mg/100g
Moisture Content0.05g/100g
Potassium Content0mg/100g
Protein Content0g/100g
Saturated Fat0g/100g
Sodium Content0mg/100g
Total Carbohydrates99.95g/100g
Total Fat0g/100g
Total Sugars0g/100g
Trans Fat0g/100g
Vitamin D0mcg/100g

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Status

Cargill Citric Acid is produced in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) under a comprehensive HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) program and in compliance with applicable parts of 21 CFR, part 117 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Citric Acid is considered “GRAS” (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the United States Food and Drug Administration without restriction as to the quantity of use within good manufacturing practice. Cargill Citric Acid complies with the FDA Regulation 21 CFR 184.1033 as food grade and suitable for human consumption. It is also considered by the Experts Committee of the FAO/WHO to be a safe food additive without restriction of quantity used within good manufacturing practice.

These products: Citric Acid Anhydrous Granular, Citric Acid Anhydrous Granular Fine and Citric Acid Anhydrous Powder comply with the current citric acid anhydrous monograph specifications of the listed pharmacopeias: the United States Pharmacopeia; the Food Chemicals Codex; the British Pharmacopeia, the European Pharmacopeia and the JECFA.

Allergen Status

In accordance with the 2004 USA Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), no allergen declarations are required for this product.

Applicable Certifications
  • Certified Kosher and Kosher for Passover by Orthodox Union (OU).
  • Certified Halal by Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA).
  • SGS No GE Ingredients Supply Chain Process Verification Standard (US Version)
  • SGS Non GMO Supply Chain Standard (EU Version)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

50 lb. bags, 25 kg bags and 2000 lb. super sacks

Additional Information

SAP Material Name & Numbers:
100105327 CITRIC ACID ANHY GNLR – 2000LB
100105339 CITRIC ACID ANHY GNLR – 50LB
100105419 CITRIC ACID ANHY GNLR FN – 2000LB
100002245 CITRIC ACID ANHY GNLR FN – 50LB
100105467 CITRIC ACID ANHY PWDR – 25KG