E330 Citric Acid

Citric acid (Citric acid, E330)

Citric acid is an antioxidant (otherwise-an antioxidant), has a natural or synthetic origin. Citric acid salts and esters are called citrates. When heated above 175 °C, it decomposes into carbon dioxide and water. Chemical formula C₆H₈O₇.

General characteristics

E330 Citric acid is a tribasic carboxylic acid. It looks like small white crystals, the substance has good solubility in water and ethyl alcohol (calorizator). It exhibits weak properties of the acid itself. The taste is purely sour, not astringent. Participates in the metabolism of the body.

The history of the creation of E330 Citric acid

Swedish experimental chemist Karl Scheele, known for the discovery of many organic and inorganic substances, was the first to obtain citric acid from lemon juice at the end of the XVIII century. Subsequently, they learned to produce citric acid from the leaves and juice of shag, and not just from unripe lemons. Currently, there are new ways to obtain the food additive E330 Citric acid-the biosynthesis of sugar and mold fungi, the synthesis of chemicals and plants.

The benefits of Citric Acid

Antioxidants, one of the representatives of which is E330, are involved in the process of cell renewal, which slows down the aging process, have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, increasing their elasticity. Also, E330 Citric acid is able to remove toxins and slags through the pores of the skin, has a bactericidal effect.

Harm of E330

Citric acid in its pure form and in large quantities can cause burns if it gets on the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Therefore, when working with the E330, you should be careful and follow the safety instructions exactly.

Where does Citric acid contain?

Natural suppliers of acid are citrus fruits, especially unripe lemons, shag, needles, some berries, Chinese lemongrass, pomegranates.

Application of E330 in the food industry

The main application of the E330 is the production of bakery and confectionery products, beverages, including dry ones. E330 together with baking soda (E500) is a well-known baking powder for the dough, which gives the pastry a lush and airy appearance. As a color fixative, Citric acid is used in the production of sausages.

Application of the E330 in other industries

In addition to the food industry, Citric acid is used:

• In medicine – to improve energy metabolism,
• In construction – as an additive to cement,
• In cosmetology – as an ingredient of effervescent bath products,
• In the oil industry-as a neutralizer of drilling mud.

The use of Citric acid in the household

At home, it is used in cooking, for household purposes for household management, for cosmetic home procedures for skin and hair care.

Citric acid is a universal household “chemistry” that can be used in a wide variety of household industries. For example, for descaling in a kettle, for cleaning the iron from the scale inside, for cleaning silver, for cleaning household surfaces, for the safety of cut fresh flowers, for caring for plants, etc.

To clean the kettle from scale, it is necessary to fill it with water, add 30-50 grams of citric acid and boil. Drain the water and rinse the kettle. If the scale is too long or too much, then you can first leave the citric acid with water in the kettle for an hour, and then boil and rinse.

To clean the iron from scale, dissolve 25-30 grams of citric acid in a glass of water, pour it into a water tank. Press the steam supply button at maximum power and temperature. Then repeat this procedure several times with clean water.

To clean the microwave oven, it will be enough to dissolve 1 teaspoon of citric acid in a glass of water and put this container in the microwave oven. Turn on the oven for 5 minutes at the maximum power. After disconnecting, wait another 5-10 minutes to get the dirt better soaked, then open the door and clean the walls with a clean, damp cloth. The essence of the process of purification with citric acid is that under its influence, all the dirt existing on the walls gets wet, so that it can be removed without any effort.

Citric acid in cooking

Citric acid is actively used in cooking. There is a wide variety of recipes with blanks for the winter using the E330.

The recipe for making tomatoes with citric acid at home: you need to take a liter jar, put four peas of allspice or black pepper, three cloves, two cloves of garlic, one thin carrot, two slices of bell pepper on the bottom. After that, small tomatoes are laid out. Fill the jar to the top with boiling water and cover with a lid. In order to prevent the tomatoes from bursting, it is recommended to pierce each tomato with a needle at the footboard before placing it in jars. Banks of boiling water should be left to stand for fifteen to twenty minutes. While the tomatoes are infused in boiling water, you need to prepare the marinade. For one liter of marinade, you need to take one tablespoon of salt, three tablespoons of sugar, one teaspoon of citric acid. Bring the marinade to a boil. Drain the water from the jars, pour boiling marinade, roll up. It is recommended to consume tomatoes in a month. The winter citric acid recipe is a great and much tastier alternative to the vinegar recipe. Marinating with citric acid is much healthier for the body, and products are stored for a long period of time.

The combination of soda and citric acid is actively used in baking – they play the role of baking powder.

You can add citric acid to a variety of drinks, dressings for borscht (to adjust the acidity), creams, etc.

Use of the E330

Throughout our country, the use of the food additive E330 is allowed, because its safety for human health is confirmed by all organizations that control the production of food products.