Citric Acid | Powder Form | 2 oz & 1 lb Bags
Versatile Citric Acid for Brewing, Canning, Cleaning, & Stainless Steel Passivation
Our Citric Acid in powder form is a multipurpose ingredient used widely in brewing, canning, and natural cleaning. This food-grade citric acid helps balance acidity in beers, ciders, and wines, enhancing brightness in fruit-forward beverages. It’s also a natural cleaning agent, effective for breaking down mineral deposits and scaling in kettles, fermenters, and other brewing equipment.
One of the lesser-known but highly valuable uses of citric acid is passivating stainless steel brewing equipment. Passivation helps maintain the longevity of your kettles, fermenters, and fittings by creating a protective chromium oxide layer that prevents corrosion.
How to Use Citric Acid for Passivation:
To passivate stainless steel:
- Create a solution with 2 oz of citric acid per gallon of warm water (between 120°F and 130°F).
- Circulate or soak the solution in your brewing equipment for 15-30 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with potable water and allow to air dry. This step allows the oxygen in the air to bond with the stainless steel’s chromium and form a protective layer( )( ).
Passivation should be performed after extensive cleaning or when stainless steel equipment is exposed to iron, rust, or other contaminants. For routine maintenance, passivating annually or biannually is recommended.
Key Uses:
- Brewing: Adjust pH and balance tartness in beer, cider, and wine.
- Canning: Preserve freshness and prevent browning in fruits and vegetables.
- Passivation: Protect and maintain the longevity of stainless steel brewing equipment.
- Cleaning: Remove mineral deposits and descale brewing equipment.
Features:
- Form: Fine powder
- Available Sizes: 2 oz and 1 lb bags
- Purity: Food-grade citric acid
- Applications: Brewing, canning, cleaning, passivation
Freshness and Packaging
Our citric acid is packaged in secure, resealable bags to maintain freshness and potency for all brewing and household needs.
Perfect For:
- Brewers needing pH control
- Cider and wine makers
- Homebrewers passivating stainless steel equipment
- Home canners and DIY cleaners
Key Specifications:
- Form: Powder
- Sizes: 2 oz & 1 lb bags
- Application: Brewing, canning, passivation, cleaning