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Shanghai Honghao Chemical Co.,Ltd
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Citric Acid:
Citric acid is a natural, odorless and colorless crystalline substance with a pleasantly refreshing acidulous taste.
Sources Citric acid occurs widely in nature and is found in a variety of plants and fruits (especially citrus fruits and berries), leaves, roots and in milk. It is also synthesized naturally in the metabolism of man and animals.
Functions
Citric acid has a vital function in human and animal metabolism. Humans synthesize and break down an astonishing amount of citric acid--- over 1.5 kg --- every day. The citric acid cycle is one of the body's most important metabolic pathways. The main food constituents --- carbohydrates, fat and some protein --- are broken down into carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy for the body's various functions.
Applications
Citric acid is used to give lemonade, jams, sweets and confectioneries their characteristic acidulous flavors. It also plays an important role in the stabilization of oils and nutritional fats, and in vegetable, fruit, fish and meat preserves. It is used in the formulation of all effervescent tablets currently in pharmaceutical use, and in certain detergents.
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