Category: Food & Ingredients

Buying Citric Acid Monohydrate food grade bulk supply is simple when the specification, crystal size and packaging are agreed up front. This guide covers the E330 specification, when to choose monohydrate over anhydrous, mesh sizes, and how to keep the product free-flowing from port to production line.

Citric Acid Monohydrate food grade bulk: Key Facts

Where Citric Acid Monohydrate Is Used

Citric acid is the most widely used food acidulant. The monohydrate form contains one molecule of water of crystallisation and is used in:

• soft drinks, juices and powdered beverages for tartness and pH control;
• confectionery, jams and dairy desserts;
• food preservation and as an antioxidant synergist;
• pharmaceutical syrups and effervescent products;
• detergents, descalers and metal cleaning as a biodegradable chelating agent.

Its salt, trisodium citrate, is used as a buffer and emulsifying salt, while tartaric acid gives a sharper taste profile in some confectionery. Identity data is on PubChem.

E330 Specifications to Request

Food-grade citric acid monohydrate is commonly supplied to meet one or more pharmacopoeia and food standards (BP, USP, FCC and EU E330). Typical points to confirm:

To buy Citric Acid Monohydrate E330 for food or beverage use, ask for a COA that names the standard and confirm allergen, GMO and halal or kosher statements if your market requires them.

Citric Acid Monohydrate vs Anhydrous

The Citric Acid Monohydrate vs anhydrous choice comes down to water content and application:

• Monohydrate contains about 8.8% water. It is widely used in liquid beverages, syrups and food processing where the water does not matter.
• Anhydrous contains no water of crystallisation and is preferred for dry blends, powdered drinks and effervescent tablets, where moisture causes caking or premature reaction.

To compare prices fairly, convert to the same basis: about 1.094 kg of monohydrate supplies the same acid as 1 kg of anhydrous (molecular weights 210.14 and 192.12).

Citric Acid Monohydrate Mesh Sizes

Common Citric Acid Monohydrate mesh sizes in trade include coarse grades around 8–40 mesh and finer grades around 30–100 mesh. Coarse crystals flow well and cake less; fine crystals dissolve faster and blend more evenly in dry mixes. Specify the mesh range on your purchase order so each lot behaves the same in your process.

Citric Acid Monohydrate Export Packaging and Storage

Standard Citric Acid Monohydrate export packaging is 25 kg multi-wall paper or PP bags with a food-grade PE liner, palletised and stretch-wrapped, or 1,000 kg jumbo bags for large users. Citric acid is not classified as dangerous goods for transport.

The main storage risk is caking. Keep bags sealed, store below about 25°C and away from humidity, avoid stacking pallets too high, and use stock in date order. Agree the documents (COA, SDS, certificate of origin and food-related certificates) before shipment; our quality documentation page lists what we supply.

Send your grade, mesh size and volume through the quote form or browse more additives.

Related Products Buyers Order With Citric Acid Monohydrate

Citric Acid AnhydrousTrisodium CitrateTartaric Acid

Frequently asked questions

Need a bulk quotation for Citric Acid Monohydrate? Send your requirements to Anflo or email sales@anflointerchem.shop.

Successful Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) bulk sourcing depends on three things: a tight specification, the right import documents for your country, and buying at the right point in the dairy cycle. This guide covers all three for sports nutrition brands, food manufacturers and distributors.

Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) bulk sourcing: Key Facts

What WPC 80 Is and Who Uses It

Whey is the liquid left after cheese making. Filtering it concentrates the protein; WPC 80 contains about 80% protein on a dry basis, with the rest mostly fat, lactose and minerals. It is the workhorse protein of the nutrition industry because it combines high protein with good taste and a lower cost than isolate.

Main applications:

• sports nutrition powders and ready-to-mix shakes;
• protein bars and high-protein snacks;
• bakery, dairy desserts and yoghurts;
• clinical and elderly nutrition.

Where lower lactose and fat are required, buyers move up to whey protein isolate 90 instant. Industry background is available from the U.S. Dairy Export Council and FAO dairy production and products.

Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) Specifications

Typical Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) specifications that brand owners write into their purchase orders:

Confirm whether protein is stated on a dry basis or as is, since this changes the figure by several points. Every lot should come with a COA covering both chemistry and microbiology.

Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) Instant vs Regular

The Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) instant vs regular choice is about how the powder mixes:

• Instant (agglomerated or lecithinated) powder disperses quickly in a shaker without lumps. It is the standard for sports nutrition. Ask which lecithin is used, as soy lecithin is an allergen that must be declared on labels.
• Regular powder is used where it is mixed industrially, for example in bars, bakery and dairy products, and is usually slightly cheaper.

For lower-protein recipes, WPC 75 or skimmed milk powder may meet the target at lower cost.

Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) Import Documents

Dairy imports are regulated more tightly than most chemicals. Typical Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) import documents include:

1. certificate of analysis for each lot (chemistry and microbiology);
2. health or veterinary certificate issued in the country of origin, in the format your country requires;
3. certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading;
4. halal or kosher certificates where your market needs them;
5. in some countries, import permits or registration of the product or the producing plant.

Check your country’s import conditions before you place an order, because a missing veterinary certificate can hold a container at the port. Our quality documentation page explains what we provide.

How to Buy Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) Wholesale

WPC 80 prices follow the global dairy market: milk supply, cheese production (which generates the whey) and demand from the nutrition industry. To buy Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80) wholesale at a good overall cost:

• fix the specification, including instant or regular and the lecithin type;
• agree packaging, usually multi-wall paper bags with a food-grade PE liner, on pallets;
• check the production date and shelf life on arrival, typically planned so you receive well over half the shelf life;
• store cool and dry, away from strong odours.

Send your volume and destination through our quote form and browse more dairy ingredients.

Related Products Buyers Order With Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80)

Whey Protein Isolate 90 Instant (WPI 90 Instant)Whey Protein Concentrate 75% (WPC 75)Skimmed Milk Powder

Frequently asked questions

Need a bulk quotation for Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC 80)? Send your requirements to Anflo or email sales@anflointerchem.shop.