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Acid & Preservation

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Food Grade Citric Acid, 8 oz

Food grade citric acid is a precise way to add acidity. Use it in quick mozzarella, fruit preservation, sour candy dusts, and small-batch drink syrups.

Quick mozzarellaFruit preservationSour candyDrink syrups
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Package size8 oz
Best jobacid/flavor/preservation
Allergen notePacked in a facility that may handle common allergens.

Recipe use guides

4 ways to use Citric Acid

acid/flavor/preservation

Quick Mozzarella Acid Step

Citric acid is the required acid for curd formation in quick mozzarella.

technique ingredientTechnique45 min

Uses: Citric Acid

Pantry list: Citric acid, Milk, Rennet, Salt

  1. Dissolve citric acid in water.
  2. Stir into cold milk.
  3. Warm and add rennet.

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Fruit Preservation Dip

A measured citric acid bath helps keep sliced fruit bright for lunch boxes and trays.

technique ingredientQuick10 min

Uses: Citric Acid

Pantry list: Citric acid, Cold water, Apples or pears

  1. Dissolve a small measured amount in cold water.
  2. Dip sliced fruit briefly.
  3. Drain well.

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Sour Citrus Syrup

Citric acid makes a bright, consistent syrup for sparkling water or cocktails.

primary ingredientQuick15 min

Uses: Citric Acid

Pantry list: Citric acid, Sugar, Water, Lemon zest

  1. Simmer sugar and water.
  2. Add zest and steep.
  3. Whisk in citric acid gradually.

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Sour Candy Dusting Blend

An in-stock 8 oz guide: citric acid turns sugar and citrus zest into a controlled tart coating.

technique ingredientQuick10 min

Uses: Citric Acid

Pantry list: Citric acid, Granulated sugar, Lemon or orange zest, Pinch of salt

  1. Dry fresh zest briefly if needed.
  2. Pulse sugar with zest and salt.
  3. Add citric acid in small measured amounts.