Citric Acid

Abstract The article contains sections titled: 1. Introduction 2. Physical Properties 3. Chemical Properties 4. Production 4.1. Laboratory Synthesis 4.2. Early Production 4.3. Fermentation 4.3.1. Surface Fermentation 4.3.2. Submerged Fermentation 4.3.3. Other Fermentation Methods 4.4. Recovery 5. Quality Specifications and Uses 6. Economic Aspects