What function does citric acid have in drinks??!
What function does citric acid have in drinks??
I have just made and elder flower cordial in which one of the ingredients was 2oz of citric acid and I just wondered what function it has ie. whether it is to preserve or WHAT?
Answers:
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things. It also serves as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant.
When applied to hair, citric acid opens up the outer layer, also known as the cuticle. While the cuticle is open, it allows for a deeper penetration into the hair shaft. It can be used in shampoo to wash out wax and coloring from the hair. It is notably used in the product "Sun-in" for bleaching, but is generally not recommended due to the amount of damage it causes
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it makes it sour
also preserves
also its very safe and ok to eat it
It is a preservative
to drive the cost up
It is the main pathway by which carbs and fats are oxidized in the body.
What is an elder flower?? It is not In my books.. Elder berry blossoms??
2 oz ?? I have Ever Fresh and just a spoonful is very potent.
You making 5 gallons.
Let see the entire recipe....