Citric Acid Anhydrous / E330
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Citric Acid Anhydrous is a natural occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. The product is identified as Citric Acid Anhydrous / E330, CAS No. 77-92-9, EC No. 201-069-1, with chemical formula C6H8O7. It is supplied as colourless crystals or white crystalline powder and is available in standard granulations including N1560, N1500, and F6000.
Offers Citric Acid Anhydrous / E330 as an organic acid for use as an acidulant, pH-control agent, across multiple industries (for foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and technical applications).- Identified with CAS No. 77-92-9, EC No. 201-069-1, and chemical formula C6H8O7 for clear material recognition and specification matching.
- Supplied as colorless crystals or white crystalline powder in standard granulations including N1560, N1500, and F6000 to support different processing needs.
- It is specified to meet the latest editions of Ph. Eur., USP, FCC, and EU Regulation No 231/2012, with additional regulatory references including E 330, FDA GRAS, and GHS/CLP.
- The product is Kosher and Halal certified.
- It is offered under standard granulations with special granulations available upon request, plus practical storage stability of at least 3 years in original or tightly closed containers.
- Jungbunzlauer Austria AG is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by LRQA Limited.
- The certification covers the manufacture of citric acid variants, citrate salts, xanthan gum, gellan gum, glucose syrup, and corn-based feed ingredients.
- The certified manufacturing site is Werk Pernhofen, Pernhofen 1, 2064 Wulzeshofen, Austria.
- Citric acid anhydrous is presented with microbiological data for food and pharmaceutical grade use, offering a focused quality overview.
- The content references Ph. Eur. Monograph 5.1.4 and Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011, with test methods noted as adopted and validated for the products.
- It includes defined microbiological limits for TAMC, TYMC, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria.
- The nutritional specification lists about 99.9 g organic acid per 100 g, with only about 0.1 g moisture and less than 0.1 mg minerals.
- The content includes a nutrition declaration under Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 with structured nutritional data for the product.
- The statement identifies selected Jungbunzlauer products as authorized substances listed in Annex V of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 for use in processed organic food and yeast used as food or feed.
- The document provides the regulation reference, product scope, and issuance date of 2023-01-19 for straightforward organic-compliance review.
- Jungbunzlauer’s products are stated to not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law, providing a clear allergen-safety position for buyers evaluating ingredient risk.
- The document applies to Jungbunzlauer products and cites Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and the current ALBA-list as its regulatory framework.
- The content also states that maize proteins do not pass through the purification process and are not present in the final product in detectable amounts, and that products are manufactured on dedicated production areas and lines in mainly closed systems.
- Provides an allergen statement for Jungbunzlauer’s citric acid and citrate range, covering products such as Citric Acid Anhydrous, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Trisodium Citrate Anhydrous, Tripotassium Citrate, Zinc Citrate, and LIQUINAT® Citric Acid Solution.
- Covers allergen information under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, the ALBA-list, and dietetic suitability for a broad set of substances and product categories.
- Includes suitability statements for dietetic food, vegetarians, and vegans, supporting food-safety and labeling decisions.
- Jungbunzlauer’s GMO position paper covers the listed food additives and product families, including biogums, citrics, gluconates, lactics, specialities, special salts, and sweeteners.
- The document states that Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 are not applicable to the above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
- It also states that Jungbunzlauer does not use genetically modified production strains for the manufacture of the above-mentioned food additives, with coverage for Pernhofen, Ladenburg, and Marckolsheim manufacturing sites.
- Covers a wide range of Jungbunzlauer products, including citrates, lactates, gluconates, xanthan gum, sweeteners, and specialty blends.
- States that existing EC regulations and directives concerning BSE / TSE do not apply to the listed products.
- Notes that Jungbunzlauer does not use animal derived substances in the manufacturing process of the mentioned products.
- Covers Citric Acid Anhydrous, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Trisodium Citrate Anhydrous, and Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate.
- Provides clear storage guidance to keep the materials in original packaging or tight containers in a cool, dry place.
- Specifies practical storage limits of up to 30°C, 70% relative humidity, and a minimum stability period of 3 years.
- Covers Citric Acid Anhydrous and Citric Acid Monohydrate in a single certificate of origin, simplifying reference for both products.
- Identifies Jungbunzlauer Austria AG as the manufacturer and links both products to production in Austria.
- Shows the products are associated with glucose syrup, sugar, maize, and sugar beet as listed components.
Citric Acid Anhydrous and Citric Acid Monohydrate with material profiles covering glucose syrup, sugar, maize, and sugar beet origins.
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Technical specifications table showing chemical data, limits, granulations, storage conditions, and regulatory compliance for citric acid anhydrous.
| Technical Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Data | Value | ||
| Chemical Name | 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid | ||
| Chemical Formula | C6H8O7 | ||
| Molecular Weight | 192.12 g/mol | ||
| pH (5 %) | 1.8 | ||
| Melting Point | about 153℃ | ||
| REACH No. | 01-2119457026-42-0000 | ||
| EC No. | 201-069-1 | ||
| CAS No. | 77-92-9 | ||
| E-No. | E 330 | ||
| Specification Limits | |||
| Parameters | Jungbunzlauer Limits | ||
| Odour | typical, practically odourless | ||
| Identification | conforms | ||
| Appearance of solution | clear and colourless | ||
| Clarity of solution | conforms | ||
| Colour of solution | conforms | ||
| Readily carbonisable substances | conforms | ||
| Oxalic acid / oxalate | max. 100 mg/kg | ||
| Sulphate | max. 100 mg/kg | ||
| Arsenic | max. 1 mg/kg | ||
| Lead | max. 0.5 mg/kg | ||
| Mercury | max. 0.5 mg/kg | ||
| Calcium | max. 30 mg/kg | ||
| Iron | max. 3 mg/kg | ||
| Chloride | max. 5 mg/kg | ||
| Residue on ignition | max. 0.05 % | ||
| Sulphated ash | max. 0.05 % | ||
| Water | max. 0.50 % | ||
| Assay | 99.7 – 100.3 % | ||
| Standard Granulations | Particle size | Limits | |
| N1560 | > 1.25 mm <0.40 mm | max. 5 % max. 10 % | |
| N1500 | > 1.25 mm <0.20 mm | max. 5 % max. 10 % | |
| N1560 | > 0.63 mm <0.20 mm | max. 10 % max. 10 % | |
| Regulatory Compliance | Status | Scope | Notes |
| European Pharmacopoeia / USP / FCC / EU 231/2012 | specified to meet the requirements | citric acid anhydrous | latest editions |
| E 330 (EU) | generally permitted food additive | In Europe | may be added to all foodstuffs, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulation restricts the use |
| FDA GRAS | GRAS (generally recognized as safe) | The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | permitted the use in food according to current GMP, without setting an upper limit |
| GHS / CLP | classified and labelled | European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | implemented by the CLP Regulation |
Technical specifications table showing microbiological limits and acceptance criteria for citric acid anhydrous.
| Technical Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Limit Max | Units | Specification Reference |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) | 10³ | CFU / g | Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011 |
| Total Combined Yeasts / Moulds Count (TYMC) | 10² | CFU / g | Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011 |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | negative / 1 g | Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011 | |
| Escherichia Coli | negative / 5 g | Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011 | |
| Salmonella | negative / 10 g | Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011 | |
| Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria | negative / 5 g | Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011 | |
Nutritional profile table showing nutrient names and nutrient value ranges or units for citric acid anhydrous.
| Nutritional Profile | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrient | Value | Units | ||||||
| Energy | 1300 | KJ / kcal | ||||||
| Fat | g | |||||||
| Saturates | g | |||||||
| Mono-unsaturates | g | |||||||
| Polyunsaturates | g | |||||||
| Carbohydrate | g | |||||||
| Sugars | g | |||||||
| Polyols | g | |||||||
| Starch | g | |||||||
| Fibre | g | |||||||
| Protein | g | |||||||
| Salt | ||||||||
| Sodium | < 0.3 | mg | ||||||
| Organic acid | ~99.9 | g | ||||||
| Moisture content | ~0.1 | g | ||||||
| Vitamins | none | |||||||
| Minerals | mg | |||||||
| Potassium | < 0.1 | mg | ||||||
| Chloride | < 0.5 | mg | ||||||
| Calcium | < 0.1 | mg | ||||||
| Phosphorus | < 0.3 | mg | ||||||
| Magnesium | < 0.05 | mg | ||||||
| Iron | < 0.05 | mg | ||||||
| Zinc | < 0.05 | mg | ||||||
| Copper | < 0.05 | mg | ||||||
| Manganese | < 0.01 | mg | ||||||
| Fluoride | < 1 | mg | ||||||
| Selenium | < 0.05 | mg | ||||||
| Chromium | < 0.05 | mg | ||||||
| Molybdenum | < 0.01 | mg | ||||||
| Iodine | - | µg | ||||||
Regulatory compliance table showing GMO-related applicability statements and legal references.
| Regulatory Compliance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Identifier | Compliance Status | Scope | Jurisdiction |
| (EC) No 1829/2003 | (EC) No 1829/2003 | is not applicable | above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives | European Parliament and of the Council |
| (EC) No 1830/2003 | (EC) No 1830/2003 | is not applicable | above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives | European Parliament and of the Council |
| European Directive 2009/41/EC | European Directive 2009/41/EC | does not use genetically modified production strains | the manufacture of above mentioned food additives | European |
| Directive 90/219/EEC | Directive 90/219/EEC | replaces | successive amendments | European |
Technical specifications table showing storage temperature, humidity, stability period, and packaging recommendations for the materials.
| Technical Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Value | Units |
| Storage temperature max | 30 | °℃ |
| Relative humidity max | 70 | % |
| Storage stability period min | 3 | years |
| Protective measures | stored in original packaging or tight containers in a cool and dry place | |
| Packaging recommendation | stored in the originally closed bag or tight containers | |
Regulatory compliance table showing applicable standards, legal references, compliance status, scope, and notes for citric acid anhydrous.
| Regulatory Compliance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation / Standard | Compliance Status | Scope | Notes |
| European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), and Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 | specified to meet the requirements | citric acid anhydrous | latest editions |
| E 330 | generally permitted food additive | In Europe | may be added to all foodstuffs, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulation restricts the use |
| CFR § 184.1033 | GRAS (generally recognized as safe) | The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | permitted the use in food according to current GMP, without setting an upper limit |
| European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation) | classified and labelled | European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | implemented by the CLP Regulation |
Common questions about product use, appearance, and granulation options.
What is this product used for?
acidulant, pH-control agent, and ingredient in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications
What form does this material come in?
colourless crystals or white crystalline powder
What granulation options are available?
N1560, N1500, and F6000
Is GMO legislation applicable to these products?
The regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
Does the supplier use genetically modified production strains?
Jungbunzlauer does not use genetically modified production strains* for the manufacture of above mentioned food additives.
What traceability regulation is mentioned for these food additives?
The regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
How should citric acid and trisodium citrate be stored?
stored in original packaging or tight containers in a cool and dry place
What is the maximum storage temperature?
What is the recommended packaging condition?
stored in the originally closed bag or tight containers
How long can the materials be stored?
Storage requirement table showing temperature, humidity, stability period, and packaging recommendation for citric acid anhydrous.
| Storage Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Value | Units |
| Maximum storage temperature | 30 | ℃ |
| Maximum relative humidity | 70 | % |
| Minimum storage stability period | 3 | years |
| Packaging | available in 25 kg net PE bags or in 1000 kg net big bags with inner PE lining | |
Common questions about certification scope, issuing body, and approved products.
What ISO 9001 certification does the supplier hold?
ISO 9001:2015
Which organization issued the certificate?
LRQA Limited
What products or manufacturing activities are covered by the certification?
Manufacture of Citric Acid Anhydrous, Citric Acid Monohydrate, LIQUINAT® (Citric Acid Solution), Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, Trisodium Citrate Anhydrous, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Lactate, Zinc Citrate, Zinc Lactate, Xanthan Gum, TayaGel® (Gellan Gum), Xanthan Instant Thickener, Tricalcium Citrate Anhydrous, Glucose Sirup (SIRODEX 431), Citrofeed, Gypsum, Corngerms, Corn Gluten Feed, Corn Gluten Meal, Corn Fibres, Corn Steep Liquor, Broken Corn.
Key storage requirements and nutritional specification details for citric acid anhydrous.
How should this product be stored?
Citric acid anhydrous may be stored for at least 3 years in original or tightly closed containers. Prolonged storage at temperatures higher than 30℃ and/or humidity higher than 70% should be avoided in order to prevent caking.
What nutritional specification is provided for this product?
Energy: 1300 KJ / 300 kcal; Fat: - g; Carbohydrate: - g; Fibre: - g; Protein: - g; Salt: - sodium < 0.3 mg; Organic acid: ~ 99.9 g; Moisture content: ~ 0.1 g; Vitamins: none; Minerals: < 0.1 mg
What is the nutrition declaration reference for this material?
Nutrition declaration according Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011
Allergen safety and regulatory compliance notes state that the listed products do not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law, with references to Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and the Current ALBA-list.
Regulatory Notes
- Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (supersedes Annex Illa of Directive 2000/13/EC); Current ALBA-list
- The Jungbunzlauer products do not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law.
- Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (supersedes Annex Illa of Directive 2000/13/EC), Current ALBA-list
- do not contain allergenic ingredients
- The above mentioned products do not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law.
- Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (supersedes Annex Illa of Directive 2000/13/EC)
- Current ALBA-list
- maize proteins do not pass through the purification process and are not present in detectable amounts
- our products are manufactured on dedicated production lines in mainly closed systems
- our products are manufactured in dedicated production areas
- The regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
- The regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
- Jungbunzlauer does not use genetically modified production strains* for the manufacture of above mentioned food additives.
- Jungbunzlauer purchases raw materials (e.g. glucose syrup) upon a NON-GMO agreement, if they are derived from crops for which genetically modified varieties exist (e.g. Bt maize).
Regulatory compliance notes for GMO-related food additive statements, including applicability declarations and manufacturing-site context.
Regulatory & Compliance Information
- Jungbunzlauer Citric acid anhydrous is specified according to the latest editions of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), and of Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012.
- may be added to all food, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulations restrict the use
- without setting an upper limit.
- especially in respect to any patent rights of others and any law or government regulation
- Citric acid anhydrous may be stored for at least 3 years in original or tightly closed containers. Prolonged storage at temperatures higher than 30℃ and/or humidity higher than 70% should be avoided in order to prevent caking.
- Nutrition declaration according Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011
BSE/TSE regulatory compliance note stating that the applicable EC regulations do not apply and that no animal-derived substances are used in manufacturing.
Regulatory Compliance Information
- Jungbunzlauer does not use animal derived substances in the manufacturing process of above mentioned products
- do not apply
- The following Jungbunzlauer products
Storage conditions for citric acid and trisodium citrate specify cool, dry storage in original packaging or tight containers with controlled humidity and a minimum stability period of 3 years.
Storage & Handling Requirements
- Citric acid and trisodium citrate should be stored in original packaging or tight containers in a cool and dry place.
- stored in original packaging or tight containers in a cool and dry place
- stored in the originally closed bag or tight containers