Obtaining
Citric acid is prepared by the fermentation of sugar by the fungus Aspergillus niger. Fermentation using beet pulp or sugar.
Application
Citric acid is used in confectionery baking, canning, beer and soft drinks and other food industries.
Safety requirements
Citric Acid Food is non combustible,
Packing
Citric acid is produced and packed as follows depending on wholesale and retail distribution:
- Sold through the retail network — in small packages weighing 5–100 g;
- Designed for the food and other industries — in large packaging weighing 10–40 kg, bags of
flax-jute fabrics with viscose rayon filaments orsemi-linen food, boxes made of corrugated cardboard.
Inside the bags or boxes shall be inserted liners made of polyethylene film, which, after filling their product must be hermetically sealed by welding.
Guaranteed shelf life
1 year from date of manufacture, when packaged in corrugated cardboard — no more than 6 months.
