CITRIC ACID
- Citric acid is a compound originally derived from lemon juice.
- It is a colorless weak organic acid.
- It occurs naturally in citrus fruits.
- Because of its acidic, sour-tasting nature, citric acid is predominantly used as a flavoring and preserving agent, especially in soft drinks and candies.
- It’s also used to stabilize or preserve medicines and as a disinfectant.