A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7, found in citrous fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates
The same as vitamin C, derived from citrus fruit It is used commonly in hair and skincare products and many post perm ingredients to neutralize odor Has astringent and antioxidant properties and also can be used as a stabilizer and preservative
(Also called Citric Acid Crystals) A substitute for acetic acid and vinegar in acid dye recipes Citric acid can be substituted for acetic acid in equal measure Citric acid is often preferred over vinegar and acetic acid because it imparts no sour smell during dyeing
Citric acid is a weak acid found in many kinds of fruit, especially citrus fruit such as oranges and lemons. A colorless translucent crystalline acid, C, principally derived by fermentation of carbohydrates or from lemon, lime, and pineapple juices and used in preparing citrates and in flavorings and metal polishes. a weak acid found in some fruits such as lemons. Colourless, crystalline organic compound (C6H8O7), one of the carboxylic acids. It is present in almost all plants (especially citrus fruits) and in many animal tissues and fluids. It is one of a series of compounds involved in the physiological oxidation (see oxidation-reduction) of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates to carbon dioxide and water (see tricarboxylic acid cycle). It has a characteristic sharply sour taste and is used in many foods, confections, and soft drinks. It is added to certain foods to improve their stability in metal containers. Industrially, it is used as a water conditioner, cleaning and polishing agent, and chemical intermediate
Used in clarifying sugar syrup and also in preventing the syrup from crystallizing on cooling It should be used in very small quantity as otherwise the syrup will taste sour
{i} Krebs cycle, TCA, Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle, sequence of chemical reactions of utmost significance in all living aerobic organisms that use oxygen as part of cellular respiration