Acidulants are food-grade acids used to enhance flavor, regulate pH, and act as preservatives in food and beverage products. Common types include citric acid (from citrus), malic acid (found in apples), tartaric acid (from grapes), and phosphoric acid (used in sodas). These additives provide a tangy or sour taste in candies, soft drinks, jams, and dairy products while also inhibiting microbial growth to extend shelf life. Natural acidulants, like those derived from fruits, align with clean-label trends, while synthetic variants ensure cost-effective production. As versatile and essential ingredients, acidulants help achieve the desired taste, safety, and stability in a wide range of culinary and industrial applications.

Ammonium Acetate

Original price was: $ 1.71.Current price is: $ 1.62.
Ammonium acetate is a white crystalline solid or granular powder that is highly soluble in water. It is the ammonium salt of acetic acid and commonly appears as a colorless, odorless compound. Ammonium acetate is widely used in laboratories, chemical synthesis, food industry, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications due to its buffering capacity and ability to provide both ammonium and acetate ions in solution. It functions as a neutral salt and is valued for its role as a pH buffer, reagent, and stabilizer.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Original price was: $ 2.25.Current price is: $ 2.14.
Citric Acid Anhydrous is a white, crystalline organic acid widely used across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors. It is the anhydrous form of citric acid, meaning it contains no water molecules in its crystal lattice, resulting in higher purity and more concentrated acidic properties compared to its monohydrate form. Derived from natural sources like citrus fruits or produced via microbial fermentation, citric acid anhydrous is valued for its sour taste, excellent chelating ability, and buffering capacity. It serves as a natural preservative, pH adjuster, antioxidant synergist, and cleaning agent, making it a versatile ingredient in many formulations.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Original price was: $ 2.24.Current price is: $ 2.12.
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a white, crystalline powder or granule form of citric acid containing one molecule of water per molecule of acid. It is a natural organic acid commonly derived from citrus fruits or produced by fermentation processes. Citric Acid Monohydrate is widely used as an acidulant, preservative, and chelating agent in various industries. Compared to the anhydrous form, it has a slightly lower acid concentration due to the water molecule but offers excellent solubility and stability. It is prized for its sour flavor, buffering capacity, and ability to bind metal ions, making it indispensable in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

Glacial Acetic Acid Food Grade

Original price was: $ 2.29.Current price is: $ 2.17.
Glacial Acetic Acid Food Grade is a clear, colorless liquid organic compound with a pungent vinegar-like odor. It is a high-purity form of acetic acid specifically produced and processed for safe use in food applications. As the main component of vinegar (after dilution), it serves as a critical flavoring agent, pH adjuster, and preservative in the food industry. Food-grade acetic acid typically has a concentration of 80-100% (glacial acetic acid) or is diluted to lower concentrations (4-20%) for specific applications.

Malic Acid

Original price was: $ 7.45.Current price is: $ 7.34.
 Malic Acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in many fruits, particularly apples, and is commonly used as a food additive, flavor enhancer, and acidulant. It is available in crystalline or powder form and has a strong, tart taste. Commercially, it is produced synthetically or extracted from natural sources. Malic Acid exists in two isomeric forms: L-malic acid (naturally occurring and biologically active) and DL-malic acid (synthetic racemic mixture). It is highly soluble in water and widely used in food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.

Phosphoric Acid Food Grade

Original price was: $ 3.11.Current price is: $ 2.99.
Phosphoric Acid Food Grade is a highly concentrated, colorless, odorless liquid acid used extensively in the food and beverage industry. It acts as an acidulant, flavoring agent, and preservative, approved for direct use in food processing. This grade meets strict purity standards suitable for consumption and is widely employed to control pH, add tanginess, and extend shelf life. It is also used in other industries requiring high-purity phosphoric acid.