Citric Acid
Citric acid supplied by System Star Industrial Products is a high-quality, food-grade organic acid widely used to enhance flavor, adjust pH, and preserve freshness in various products. It provides a pleasant sour taste and plays a key role in stabilizing food and beverage formulations.
In Tanzania, manufacturers use citric acid in soft drinks, fruit juices, confectionery, dairy products, and processed foods. It is also used in pharmaceuticals and cleaning products due to its chelating and descaling properties.
This product dissolves easily in water and blends well with other ingredients, making it suitable for both liquid and dry applications. It remains stable under standard processing conditions and helps improve product consistency and shelf life.
By incorporating citric acid, manufacturers can enhance flavor profiles, maintain product quality, and extend shelf life while meeting industry standards.
System Star Industrial Products ensures consistent quality, safe packaging, and reliable supply to support multiple industries across Tanzania.
Features of Citric Acid – System Star Industrial
- High-quality Citric Acid suitable for food processing, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, water treatment, and industrial applications.
- Chemically known as Citric Acid (C₆H₈O₇), a naturally occurring organic acid.
- Available in anhydrous and monohydrate forms according to application requirements.
- Supplied as a white crystalline powder or granules.
- Excellent water solubility supports efficient dissolution and formulation.
- Provides reliable acidity for pH adjustment and formulation control.
- Suitable for food and beverage applications where applicable standards permit.
- Supports acidity regulation and flavour balancing in food formulations.
- Useful chelating properties help bind selected metal ions.
- Suitable for pharmaceutical and nutritional formulations requiring controlled acidity.
- Supports pH adjustment in cosmetics and personal care products.
- Useful ingredient in detergents and cleaning formulations.
- Supports descaling and removal of mineral deposits from suitable surfaces.
- Suitable for selected water treatment and equipment-cleaning applications.
- Supports controlled chemical reactions in industrial manufacturing.
- Compatible with various food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial formulation ingredients.
- Consistent purity supports predictable batch-to-batch performance.
- Suitable for continuous and batch manufacturing processes.
- Stable under recommended dry storage conditions.
- Requires suitable moisture-resistant packaging to protect product quality.
- Manufactured according to recognized quality specifications for the intended grade.
- Traceable supply chain supports quality assurance and procurement confidence.
- Available in food, pharmaceutical, technical, and industrial grades.
- Offered in multiple packaging sizes for commercial and industrial users.
- Suitable for food manufacturers, beverage producers, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic manufacturers, detergent producers, water treatment companies, and industrial users across Kenya and the wider East African market.
Applications of Citric Acid – System Star Industrial
Citric Acid is a versatile organic acid widely used in food processing, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, water treatment, and chemical manufacturing. Its acidity and chelating properties support diverse formulation and processing requirements.
In the food industry, manufacturers use Citric Acid as an acidity regulator, flavouring agent, and processing aid. It helps control product acidity and supports consistent formulation quality.
In the beverage industry, producers use Citric Acid in soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, and other beverage formulations. It provides acidity and helps create balanced flavour profiles.
The pharmaceutical industry uses Citric Acid in selected medicines, supplements, effervescent tablets, and pharmaceutical formulations. It supports acidity control and suitable buffering systems.
In cosmetics and personal care, manufacturers use Citric Acid in creams, lotions, shampoos, cleansers, and other formulations. It helps adjust pH and supports formulation stability.
The detergent and cleaning industry uses Citric Acid as a descaling and water-conditioning ingredient. Its chelating properties help bind selected metal ions and support mineral deposit removal.
In water treatment, operators use Citric Acid for selected cleaning, descaling, and conditioning processes. It helps dissolve mineral deposits and supports equipment maintenance.
Additional applications include textile processing, metal cleaning, chemical manufacturing, agriculture, food preservation, and laboratory research, where its acidic and chelating properties provide useful functionality.
Citric Acid comes in anhydrous and monohydrate forms with different grades and packaging options. Users should store it in a cool, dry environment and protect it from moisture and contamination.
Its excellent water solubility, acidity, chelating properties, and broad industrial applications make Citric Acid a dependable raw material for food manufacturers, beverage producers, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic manufacturers, detergent producers, water treatment companies, and industrial users across Kenya, East Africa, and international markets.
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Citric Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₈O₇ |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Application | Food, Beverage, and Industrial |
| Solubility | Highly Soluble in Water |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture |
Why Choose System Star Industrial Products
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Trusted supplier of food-grade and industrial ingredients in East Africa
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Reliable supply for manufacturers in Tanzania
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Competitive pricing for bulk buyers and distributors
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Consistent product quality with food-grade packaging
Contact System Star Industrial Products
Location: Industrial Area, Kampala, Uganda
Phone: +254 746 213 157 | +254 736 395 602
Email: [email protected]
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