NOW Real Food Citric Acid Powder, Food Grade Sprouting Aid & Preservative, 1 lb

NOW Real Food Citric Acid is a versatile food-grade citric acid powder designed for sprouting, canning, preserving, drying, and freezing foods. Naturally found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes, citric acid is commonly used in kitchens as a preservative, flavor enhancer, and salt substitute. This 1 lb size is ideal for home food preservation, sprouting routines, and pantry use.

Citric Acid can help maintain freshness during sprouting by reducing spoilage when added to soak and rinse water as directed. It is also useful for preserving color and freshness in fruits and vegetables, making it a practical choice for canning, drying, freezing, and homemade food preparation. NOW Real Food Citric Acid is packaged and quality tested in the USA and comes in a bottle made from 100% post-consumer recycled resin. It is gluten free, vegan, kosher, non-GMO, dairy free, and egg free.

Key Benefits

• Supports sprouting routines by helping reduce spoilage when used as directed.
• Helps maintain freshness and color in fruits and vegetables.
• Designed to support canning, drying, freezing, and food preservation.
• Promotes a versatile pantry solution for homemade recipes.
• May be used as a salt substitute for tart flavor in select foods.
• Supports clean-label kitchen use with one simple ingredient.

Product Details

Featured Ingredients

Citric Acid is a naturally occurring acid commonly associated with citrus fruits such as lemons and limes. In food preparation, it is valued for its tart taste and practical use in sprouting, canning, fruit preservation, and helping reduce discoloration in fruits and vegetables.

How to Use

For sprouting, add 1 tsp. per quart to soak and rinse water to help reduce spoilage. For canning, drying, or freezing foods, use 1 tsp. per quart of water or juice for most fruits and vegetables. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Best Time to Take

Use during food preparation, sprouting, canning, drying, freezing, or recipe preparation as directed on the product label.

Best For

• Sprouting beans, seeds, and grains
• Home canning and food preservation
• Fruit and vegetable preparation
• Reducing discoloration in prepared foods
• Low-sodium recipe routines
• Vegan and gluten-free kitchens
• Clean-label pantry essentials

Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Use as directed on the product label. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a medical condition.