NOW Citric Acid, Food Grade Sprouting Aid & Preservative, 4 oz

NOW Real Food Citric Acid is a versatile food-grade citric acid powder designed for sprouting, canning, preserving, and everyday kitchen use. Naturally found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes, citric acid is commonly used to help reduce spoilage, support freshness, and prevent discoloration in fruits and vegetables. This 4 oz bottle is especially useful for home sprouting, where high humidity and warm temperatures can make freshness management more difficult.

As a sprouting aid, citric acid can be added to soak and rinse water to help maintain a cleaner sprouting routine. It can also be used in canning, drying, or freezing foods, and may serve as a useful salt substitute for shoppers looking to add a tart, acidic flavor without sodium. NOW Real Food Citric Acid is Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, vegan, kosher, dairy free, and egg free. Packaged and quality tested in the USA, it is a practical pantry staple for home preservers, sprouting enthusiasts, and clean-label kitchens.

Key Benefits

• Supports home sprouting routines by helping reduce spoilage in soak and rinse water.
• Helps maintain freshness in canning, drying, and freezing applications.
• Promotes better color retention in fruits and vegetables.
• Designed as a versatile food-grade preservative for kitchen use.
• Makes a useful substitute for salt when a tart flavor is desired.
• Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, vegan, and kosher.
• Packaged in a bottle made from 100% post-consumer recycled resin.

Product Details

Featured Ingredients

Citric Acid is a naturally occurring acid commonly found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes. In food preparation, it is used to support freshness, help reduce spoilage, preserve color, and add a tart flavor to recipes, fruits, vegetables, and sprouting water.

How to Use

For sprouting, add 1 teaspoon per quart to soak and rinse water to help reduce spoilage. For canning, drying, or freezing foods, use 1 teaspoon 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 sprouting rinse cycles, food preservation, canning, drying, or freezing preparation as directed on the product label. This product is intended for food preparation use, not as a dietary supplement dosage routine.

Best For

• Home sprouting routines
• Canning fruits and vegetables
• Preserving color in produce
• Drying or freezing foods
• Low-sodium kitchen flavoring
• Clean-label pantry storage
• Vegan and gluten-free food preparation

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