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Citric Acid Monohydrate in Kenya | Sanvil Industries Ltd

Citric Acid Monohydrate is a premium acidulant widely used in food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, water treatment, confectionery, dairy products, and industrial formulations. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply high-quality Citric Acid Monohydrate across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at competitive wholesale and bulk prices, ensuring consistent purity, reliable performance, and dependable availability for manufacturers and commercial customers.

Product Description – Citric Acid Monohydrate

Citric Acid Monohydrate, with the chemical formula C₆H₈O₇·H₂O, is a crystalline form of citric acid containing one molecule of water of crystallization. It typically appears as a white or colourless crystalline powder and is highly soluble in water.

Food manufacturers widely use food-grade Citric Acid as an acidulant, acidity regulator, flavour enhancer, and sequestrant. In food applications, citric acid is identified as E330 and is commonly found in beverages, confectionery, jams, sauces, dairy products, and processed foods.

The compound also plays an important role in pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, detergents, cleaning products, water treatment, and industrial processing. Its acidity and metal-ion binding properties make it a versatile ingredient across numerous manufacturing sectors.

At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply quality Citric Acid Monohydrate for different commercial and manufacturing requirements, backed by competitive pricing, reliable availability, and efficient delivery throughout East Africa.

Applications of Citric Acid Monohydrate

1. Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturers use Citric Acid Monohydrate to provide acidity and balance flavour in soft drinks, juices, concentrates, energy drinks, and powdered beverages.

2. Food Processing

Food manufacturers use it as an acidulant and acidity regulator in a wide variety of processed food formulations.

3. Confectionery Production

Manufacturers incorporate the ingredient into candies, sweets, gummies, jellies, and other confectionery products to provide a characteristic tart taste.

4. Jam and Jelly Manufacturing

Food processors use C₆H₈O₇·H₂O to regulate acidity and support suitable processing conditions in jams, jellies, and fruit preparations.

5. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical-grade material is used in selected tablets, effervescent formulations, syrups, and other medicinal products.

6. Cosmetic Manufacturing

Cosmetic manufacturers use Citric Acid in suitable creams, lotions, shampoos, cleansers, and skincare formulations, particularly for pH adjustment.

7. Detergent Manufacturing

Cleaning-product manufacturers use the compound as a builder, chelating ingredient, and acidity regulator in suitable formulations.

8. Descaling Products

Its acidity and chelating properties make it useful in formulations designed to remove mineral scale and deposits.

9. Water Treatment

Industries use suitable grades for pH adjustment and selected water-treatment processes.

10. Dairy Processing

Food-grade material is used in selected dairy and cheese-processing applications for acidity and formulation control.

Key Features & Benefits of Citric Acid Monohydrate

1. High Purity

High-quality grades provide consistent performance for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

2. Effective Acidity Regulator

Helps manufacturers achieve and maintain the required acidity in food, beverages, and other formulations.

3. Excellent Water Solubility

Dissolves readily in water, allowing convenient incorporation into liquid and powdered formulations.

4. Flavour Enhancement

Provides a clean, tart acidic taste that complements many food and beverage products.

5. Chelating Properties

Can bind certain metal ions, making it useful in cleaning, detergent, and industrial formulations.

6. Multiple Grades Available

Food, pharmaceutical, and industrial specifications support different manufacturing requirements.

7. Versatile Applications

Suitable for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, water treatment, and industrial processing.

8. Competitive Pricing & Reliable Supply

Sanvil Industries Ltd provides competitive wholesale and bulk pricing with dependable supply throughout East Africa.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Exact assay, moisture, sulphated ash, heavy metals, particle size, and other specifications may vary by manufacturer and grade. Request the current COA for batch-specific information.

Why Choose Sanvil Industries Ltd

• Trusted supplier of food, pharmaceutical, and industrial chemicals.
• Quality Citric Acid Monohydrate for different manufacturing applications.
• Competitive wholesale and bulk prices.
• Reliable stock availability for manufacturers and distributors.
• COA and SDS/MSDS available upon request.
• Fast delivery across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Support when selecting the appropriate grade and specification.
• Prompt quotations for commercial and bulk requirements.

FAQs

Q1. What is Citric Acid Monohydrate mainly used for?

A: It is widely used in beverages, food processing, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, descaling products, dairy processing, and industrial formulations.

Q2. What is the chemical formula of Citric Acid Monohydrate?

A: Its chemical formula is C₆H₈O₇·H₂O.

Q3. What is E330?

A: E330 is the food additive designation for citric acid, which is widely used as an acidulant and acidity regulator in permitted food applications.

Q4. Can Citric Acid Monohydrate be used in beverages?

A: Yes. Food-grade material is commonly used to regulate acidity and provide a tart flavour in juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, and other beverages.

Q5. Can it be used for cleaning and descaling?

A: Yes. Its acidic and chelating properties make it useful in appropriately formulated cleaning and descaling products.

Q6. What is the difference between Citric Acid Monohydrate and Anhydrous Citric Acid?

A: The monohydrate form contains one molecule of water of crystallization, while the anhydrous form contains no water of crystallization. Their molecular weights and some processing characteristics therefore differ.

Q7. Is Citric Acid Monohydrate soluble in water?

A: Yes. It is highly soluble in water, making it suitable for many liquid and powdered formulations.

Q8. How should it be stored?

A: Store it in tightly sealed packaging in a cool, dry place protected from moisture, contamination, and excessive heat.

Q9. Are COA and SDS/MSDS available?

A: Yes. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for applicable product batches.

Q10. Which countries does Sanvil Industries Ltd supply?

A: We supply Citric Acid Monohydrate throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other East African markets.

Contact Us

For quotations or bulk orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Sanvil Industries Ltd for competitive prices and fast delivery.

Sanvil Industries Ltd
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 722343016
Email: sanvilindustries@gmail.com