Golden Ingredients® Citric Acid Monohydrate

Sodium bicarbonate for professional applications Golden Ingredients® Sodium Bicarbonate consists of 100% food-grade sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), also known as sodium hydrogen carbonate or baking soda. As a food additive, sodium bicarbonate is designated E 500(ii). This versatile functional ingredient is suitable for professional formulations, processing and a range of commercial applications. Functional ingredient for baked goods and formulations One of the classic applications of sodium bicarbonate is as a raising agent. When combined with a suitable acidic component in a formulation, carbon dioxide is released. The resulting gas bubbles can aerate doughs and batters and increase their volume. This reaction makes sodium bicarbonate a functional component in a wide range of bakery and food formulations. Mildly alkaline and versatile Sodium bicarbonate has mildly alkaline properties and can neutralise acids. In addition to food applications, this provides further possibilities in commercial household, cleaning and technical formulations. Sodium bicarbonate should not be confused with sodium carbonate: sodium carbonate is considerably more alkaline and has different properties. For food service, trade and processing Golden Ingredients® is intended for professional users who work with functional ingredients and raw materials regularly or in larger quantities. Sodium bicarbonate is suitable for bakeries, food service, food manufacturers, small production businesses and other commercial users requiring an established and versatile functional ingredient.

Citric acid is one of the most widespread acids in the plant kingdom and occurs as a metabolic product in all organisms. Lemon juice, for example, contains 5-7% citric acid. It is also found in apples, pears, sour cherries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, conifers, mushrooms, tobacco leaves, wine and even milk. Citric acid is produced industrially by fermenting sugary raw materials such as molasses and maize. Aspergillus niger strains are used for fermentation. Citric acid not only has a lime-solvent effect due to its acid effect, but also due to the formation of a calcium complex. It is often used in detergents to avoid the unpleasant smell of vinegar cleaners. However, the complexes are not heat-resistant and decompose when heated to calcium citrate which is relatively difficult to dissolve. Citric acid can be used, for example, to decalcify kettles, immersion heaters, taps, shower heads, dishwashers or washing machines. As an intermediate product of the energy metabolism (citric acid cycle), citric acid is a component of every living cell. The human metabolism converts one kilogram of it daily. In addition to its function as the most commonly used acidifier, citric acid is used in the food industry for a number weiterof technological applications. Because of its ability to form complexes with heavy metals, it receives fats, colours, flavours and vitamin content in many foods as an antioxidant. When sterilizing cream and milk and melting cheese, it prevents the protein from coagulating. Citric acid supports the reddening of meat and also improves the baking properties of doughs and flours. Citric acid is also used as a technical adjuvant in the production of edible fats and the treatment of fresh fish. Manufacture: Citric acid is produced biotechnologically with the aid of microorganisms, in particular the mould fungus Aspergillus niger. Glucose or molasses serve as the nutrient medium.

Ascorbic Acid E 300 for professional food processing Golden Ingredients® Ascorbic Acid is a fine vitamin C powder consisting of 100% Ascorbic Acid E 300 for professional food and beverage production. The raw material is suitable both for vitamin enrichment and technological applications and can be readily combined with other powdered formulation ingredients. Vitamin C and E 300 – one raw material with different functions Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for vitamin C. When used for vitamin enrichment of foods and beverages, its nutritional function is the primary focus. As the food additive E 300, ascorbic acid is used for its technological properties, including its function as an antioxidant. For beverages and food formulations The fine powder form allows straightforward incorporation into a wide range of formulations. Typical applications include beverages, beverage powders, vitamin enrichment and functional food formulations. As an antioxidant, ascorbic acid can help reduce unwanted oxidative changes in suitable applications, for example browning during the processing of certain fruit and vegetable products. For bread, baked goods and dough systems Ascorbic acid is also an established functional raw material in professional bakery applications. E 300 is used as a flour treatment agent and can influence dough properties in suitable formulations. This makes ascorbic acid suitable for bread and baked goods, baking mixes and professional flour and dough systems. Versatile raw material for professional applications Golden Ingredients® Ascorbic Acid E 300 is suitable for food manufacturers, beverage producers, bakeries, artisan producers and other commercial processors. The appropriate dosage depends on the product, formulation, desired technological function and the applicable legal conditions of use.