Citric Acid 10% Dilution

Our Citric Acid Enhancer is a carefully prepared solution of food-grade citric acid suspended in 99.5%+ purity propylene glycol (PG) at a 10% dilution. Designed for precision and consistency, this enhancer allows formulators to introduce controlled acidity and brightness into flavour profiles without overpowering the base recipe.

Citric acid is widely used as a natural souring and flavour-balancing agent, helping fruit flavours feel brighter, sharper, and more realistic. When used correctly, it enhances flavour vibrancy, adds a clean citrus lift, and helps individual flavour notes “pop” within complex blends.

This product is ideal for applications where accuracy, repeatability, and ease of use are essential.

Recommended Usage

Food & Beverage Applications:

• Start at 0.1–0.5% of the final recipe
• Typical working range: 0.2–1%, depending on desired acidity
• Increase gradually to taste

Other Applications:

Start low and adjust incrementally

• Usage levels will vary depending on formulation and flavour profile

Due to the strength of this enhancer, small adjustments can make a noticeable difference. Overuse may result in excessive sharpness.

Composition & Carrier

• Citric Acid (food grade)
• Suspended in 99.5%+ purity Propylene Glycol (PG)
• 10% concentration, offering excellent solubility, stability, and accurate dosing

Citric acid’s solubility in PG is naturally limited to around 10%, making this dilution ideal for consistent performance in PG-based formulations.

Functional Benefits

• Acts as a natural souring agent
• Enhances fruit flavour realism and vibrancy
• Adds brightness and tang without masking primary flavours
• Particularly effective in fruit-based recipes
• More controlled and subtle than stronger acidifiers
• Cost-effective due to low required usage

Citric acid is often preferred for clean citrus lift, while remaining softer than alternatives such as malic acid in many flavour systems.

Applications

Suitable for use in:

• Beverages (still and mixed drinks)
• Confectionery and sweets
• Fruit-based flavour systems
• Desserts and syrups
• General flavour formulation and R&D work

Handling & Formulation Notes

• Add gradually and mix thoroughly
• Allow time for flavours to integrate before final adjustments
• Store sealed, away from heat and direct light
• Always test at small scale before full production

Trade Flavour Blends brings together years of flavour expertise, ingredient knowledge, and hands-on formulation experience to deliver high-quality blended concentrates designed for professionals and creators alike. Produced in-house by our team, each blend is crafted from carefully selected flavour components to achieve bold, reliable, and well-balanced profiles.

Originally refined through extensive customer feedback and real-world usage, our blends offer consistency, accuracy, and exceptional flavour performance across a wide range of food and beverage applications. Whether you’re crafting desserts, drinks, syrups, sauces or innovative flavour-led products, Trade Flavour Blends provides dependable results with every batch.

By choosing Trade Flavour Blends, you’re choosing expertly developed flavours, transparent sourcing, and a commitment to quality that ensures your creations taste exactly as intended, every single time.