Citric Acid: Our product information

Citric Acid (E330) – Versatile Acidity Regulator for Food, Beverages, and Industrial Applications

Citric acid, internationally known as Citric Acid, is one of the most widely used organic acids worldwide. Approved as a food additive under the designation E330, it is used in numerous applications within the food, beverage, and supplement industries.

Thanks to its acidity‑regulating, chelating, and stabilizing properties, citric acid is an important component of modern formulations. It supports product stability, contributes to flavor optimization, and can be flexibly integrated into a wide range of production processes.

As an experienced distributor, JJ Life Science supports manufacturers worldwide with the reliable sourcing of citric acid in consistently high quality.

What Is Citric Acid?

Citric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is now predominantly produced by fermentation. Industrial production is typically carried out using the microorganism Aspergillus niger, enabling economical and scalable manufacturing with consistently high quality.

Key properties:

• high purity

• very good water solubility

• acidity‑regulating effect

• chelating properties

• versatile use in different applications

Citric acid is available in various grades, including anhydrous, monohydrate, and liquid solutions.

Areas of Application for Citric Acid

Citric acid is used across numerous industrial sectors:

Food

For acidity regulation, stabilization, and flavor optimization in food products.

Beverages

For soft drinks, fruit juices, instant beverages, and functional drinks.

Confectionery and Fruit Preparations

For achieving a balanced acidity profile and rounded flavor.

Dietary Supplements

As a component of functional formulations as well as effervescent and powder products.

Cosmetics and Personal Care

For pH regulation in cosmetic formulations.

Cleaning and Industrial Applications

As a chelating agent and component of descaling and cleaning systems.

Function and Benefits of Citric Acid

Citric acid fulfills various technological functions:

Acidity Regulator

Supports targeted adjustment and stabilization of the pH value.

Chelating Agent

Binds metal ions and contributes to formulation stability.

Flavor Optimization

Provides products with a pleasant freshness and balanced acidity.

Process Stability

Supports consistent product quality in industrial applications.

Versatility

Suitable for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and industrial applications.

Your Benefits with Citric Acid from JJ Life Science

International Sourcing Expertise

Access to qualified producers and global supply chains.

Defined Product Quality

Consistent specifications for industrial applications.

Technical Support

Consulting on raw materials, applications, and market requirements.

Reliable Logistics

Efficient supply for Europe and international markets.

Customized Supply Solutions

Flexible concepts for different production requirements.

Citric Acid Distributor Europe

JJ Life Science supports manufacturers in the food, beverage, dietary supplement, and industrial sectors with reliable sourcing and logistics solutions.

Our services include:

• global sourcing from qualified sources

• long‑term supplier partnerships

• certified quality management (ISO 9001:2015, IFS Broker, GMP+ B3, Organic)

• technical support for product and application topics

• efficient European and international logistics solutions

We consider ourselves a long‑term partner for your raw material supply – from sourcing to on‑time delivery.

Product Information

We supply citric acid for various applications:

• food

• beverages

• dietary supplements

• cosmetics

• cleaning products

• industrial applications

The following documents are available upon request:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

• product specifications

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS)

Depending on the application, different particle sizes and packaging variants are available.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Compliance with quality and safety standards is a core part of our services.

We support you with:

• quality assurance in accordance with international standards

• complete documentation and traceability

• compliance with regulatory requirements

• securing stable supply chains

This provides the foundation for the safe use of citric acid in food, beverage, and industrial applications.