Citric Acid 500g
£6.95
3+ in stock
Food-grade Citric Acid 500g. Adjusts acidity in country wine, fruit wine & cordials. Also an effective equipment descaler. In stock at The Hop Shop.
A versatile food-grade acid used across winemaking, brewing, cordial-making, and equipment cleaning. Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruit and is the go-to choice for adjusting acidity in country wines, fruit wines, and flower wines where a bright, clean tartness is desirable.
Key Uses
- Acidity adjustment: Corrects low pH in wine and cider must, particularly useful in vegetable, flower, and fruit wines that lack natural acidity
- Flavour: Adds a fresh, clean tartness that lifts lighter wine styles
- Preservation: Acts as a mild antioxidant and antimicrobial agent to improve shelf life
- Cordial making: An essential preservative in elderflower and fruit cordials
- Equipment cleaning: Effective food-safe descaler for removing limescale and mineral deposits from stainless steel and plastic brewing equipment
Key Details
- Weight: 500g
- Food grade
- Note: citric acid is less preferred than tartaric or malic for grape wines, as it can be metabolised by bacteria during malolactic fermentation. Best suited to country wines, fruit wines, and cordials.
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