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Citric acid

Citric acid is an organic acid that occurs naturally in small amounts in most living organisms. We can also find it in some fruits. It plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates.

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Citric acid is an organic acid that occurs naturally in small amounts in most living organisms. We can also find it in some fruits. It plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is added to food products as an acidity regulator and antioxidant. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry. It will be useful in every household, not only in the kitchen.

How to use citric acid in the kitchen?

It is a common additive used to acidify dishes and various types of preserves. It can also be a great substitute for lemon juice. To do this, it must be combined with water. It is an irreplaceable ingredient of homemade preserves, jams and desserts. It is used not only for sweet, but also for savory dishes. You can use it to regulate the acidity of salads. It goes well with vegetables and fruits, which keep their natural color and do not darken. Citric acid can also be useful in cooking soups and making homemade juices.

Other use of citric

Citric acid has been widely used in the food industry as a preservative and stabilizing agent. It is used in the production of beverages, juices, wines and candied fruit. It prevents darkening and has an acidifying effect. It reacts with metal ions, so it is also used as an oil stabilizer. Citric acid is also used in the metallurgical industry as a cleaner before welding or applying protective coatings. It is also used to remove milk scale, protein residue, fat and mineral salts from laboratory equipment. Therefore, it is a valued substance in the dairy industry. He is also appreciated by the pharmacological industry. It is an agent added to tablets, causing an effervescent effect. Citric acid is also used in households. It can be used as a descaler and cleaning agent. The function of citric acid in cosmetics is invaluable due to its brightening properties. It is a component of many creams, hair rinses and nail whiteners. However, it should be remembered that too much citric acid applied to the face will cause irritation and excessive flaking of the epidermis. Citric acid can also cause eye irritation, so use it externally with caution.

What is citric acid and how is it produced?

Citric acid is an organic chemical compound that is present in small amounts in almost every living organism. We can also find it in citrus fruits and pineapples. It was first isolated from lemon juice. It is obtained only from natural substrates of plant origin in the fermentation process. Currently, the world production of citric acid exceeds 300,000 tons per year. This is due to the high demand for this product from the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Citric acid is also used in the metallurgical industry. Exhibits preservative properties. At the same time, it is a non-toxic compound, has high taste and aroma values.

What's healthier? Acid or vinegar?

Scientific research confirms the safety of using citric acid. It is present in our bodies, it is found in almost every cell of our body, it plays a very important role in the process of carbohydrate metabolism. It is considered the safest additive to food products. There are no quantitative restrictions on its use in the food industry. The only disadvantage of citric acid is that it can contribute to the formation of tooth decay. However, moderate amounts should not have any negative health consequences. Due to its sharp taste, citric acid is a substance that cannot be overdosed. A substitute for citric acid can be, for example, acetic acid, which is the popular vinegar. Unfortunately, due to the characteristic smell, it is not so widely used.

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30 jun 2026
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