Bet you didn’t know that citric acid is the most widely used organic acidulant and pH-control agent in foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals. In recent years, the food industry has experienced unprecedented demand for citric acid, as “fresh” and “natural” labels rank among the most desirable food claims today, particularly in the health and organic food markets.

Jungbunzlauer Canada of Port Colborne, Ont., specializes in the production of citric acid – a naturally occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid anhydrous and monohydrate are non-toxic, have low reactivity and are fully biodegradable. Jungbunzlauer Canada claims that all the raw materials used in the production of citric acid are renewable and virtually inexhaustible.

What's more, the biodegradable byproducts generated by citric acid production are used either as fertilizer, animal feed or in the construction industry.

So keeping your food fresh is also good for the environment!

Find out more at http://www.jungbunzlauer.com/products-applications/products/citrics/citric-acid/main-functions-properties.html.