According to market research, today’s consumers and food and pharmaceutical manufacturers are more concerned about the simplicity and naturalness of product ingredients. Anhydrous citric acid is the dehydrated state of citric acid. Citric acid is a fruit acid extracted from natural citrus fruits by fermentation. It is widely used in food and beverage, pharmaceutical health care, daily chemicals and cleaning products, industrial and environmental protection technology and other fields. Global citric acid production reached 2.39 million tons in 2020, and experts predict that it will grow to 2.91 million tons in 2026. Many partners will wonder why the global demand for this compound is so great? And why is anhydrous citric acid the key to clean labels and pharmaceuticals? Today, let’s discuss these two issues.
Why does citric acid anhydrous change clean label products?
Today, consumers pay more attention to product ingredients when purchasing products, and are increasingly inclined to clean and simple ingredient lists. In order to meet consumer demand, manufacturers are replacing synthetic additives with natural fermentation products. Anhydrous citric acid perfectly meets the requirements of “clean label” for non-synthetic ingredients; it can balance the acidity of food and beverages; it can replace artificial preservatives such as sodium benzoate; at the same time, its anhydrous form has high stability and can avoid the interference of water during processing, thereby reducing the use of other additives.
The three characteristics of citric acid anhydrous make it a necessity in the pharmaceutical field:
💊 Excipient – the best excipient for tablets and capsules, which can accurately control the release rate of drugs and ensure stability;
💊 Chelating agent – binds metal ions, enhances drug efficacy, and extends the shelf life of products;
💊 Effervescent tablet formula – can quickly dissolve in drugs, such as antacids and vitamin supplements.
The future market of citric acid anhydrous continues to rise
As all walks of life continue to pay attention to product transparency and sustainability, customers and manufacturers continue to demand clean labels and organic foods, and the increasing application of pharmaceuticals, environmentally friendly cleaning products and cosmetics, the future market of anhydrous citric acid will continue to rise.
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