LIQUINAT® - Citric Acid Solution
General information
Jungbunzlauer LIQUINAT® is a citric acid solution (E-Number E330, CAS-No. 77-92-9), produced by a microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Due to its advantages in handling, LIQUINAT® is widely used as acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals.
LIQUINAT® is a clear, practically colourless and practically odourless solution with a pure, fruit-sour flavour. It is a stable, non-volatile solution and completely miscible in water.
LIQUINAT® is strongly acidic but non-toxic and environmentally safe. It is fully biodegradable and can be disposed with normal sewage after neutralisation according to local legislation.
Specification
Jungbunzlauer LIQUINAT® citric acid solution meets the requirements of the latest edition of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur), the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), and the Commission Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012.
Properties
- Liquid
- Clear and practically colourless
- Practically odourless
- Strongly acidic
- Chemically and microbiologically stable
- Non-volatile
- Completely miscible in water
- Non-toxic
- Fully biodegradable
Main functions
- pH adjuster
- Acidifier
- Chelating agent
- Buffering agent
- Flavour enhancer
- Retarder
- Stabiliser
- Antioxidant
Applications
Industrial Applications
- Adhesives, Sealants
- Agrochemicals, Fertilisers
- Construction
- Fine Chemicals
- Inks, Paints, Coatings
- Metal Surface Treatment
- Oil Drilling
- Ore Mining and Refining
- Paper
- Plastics, Polymers
- Textile, Leather
- Fire protection
Beverages
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated Soft Drinks
- Instant Drinks, Syrups
- Juice Drinks
- RTD Tea and Coffee
- Sports and Energy Drinks
- Waters
- Fire protection
Food
- Baby Food, Infant Formula
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Desserts, Ice Cream
- Flavours
- Fruit Preparations, Sweet Spreads
- Fruits, Vegetables
- Meat, Seafood
- Ready Meals, Instant Food
- Sauces, Dressings, Seasonings
- Fire protection
Healthcare
- Clinical Nutrition
- Medical Devices
- OTC, Food Supplements
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Fire protection
Personal Care
- Colour Cosmetics
- Deodorants
- Fragrances
- Hair Care
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Soap and Bath Products
- Fire protection
Cleaners & Detergents
- Dish Washing
- Industrial Cleaners
- Laundry Care
- Surface Care
- Fire protection
Feed & Pet Food
- Feed
- Pet Food
- Fire protection
Legal aspects
Food grade LIQUINAT® can be added to foods according to the regulations for citric acid. In Europe citric acid is listed as generally permitted food additive (E330) and may be added to all foodstuffs, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulation restricts the use.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) affirmed citric acid as generally recognised as safe (GRAS) direct human food ingredient and permitted the use in food without any limitation other than current good manufacturing practice (CFR § 184.1033).
Jungbunzlauer citric acid has been registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2010. The REACH registration number of Jungbunzlauer citric acid is 01-2119457026-42-0000.
