Citric Acid
Cargill’s citric acid - available as a liquid or anhydrous product - is odorless and has a tart, acidic taste.
This versatile excipient provides an array of benefits and functionality for pharmaceutical products.
Citric Acid Functions in Pharmaceuticals
- PH adjustment
- Chelation
- Stabilization
- Dissolution/disintegration enhancement
- Taste enhancement/masking (chewables/syrups)
- Release Agent
- Preservative