Citric acid is sold in the market as an anhydrous crystalline chemical, as crystalline monohydrate, or as a crystalline sodium salt. Citric acid is used in the soft drinks, jams, jelly, wines, candies and frozen fruits. It also used in artificial flavours. In medical applications, it is used in blood transfusion and as effervescent product. In cosmetic industries, various astringent [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Discovery of Citric Acid 2. Fermentation of Citric Acid 3. Recovery. Discovery of Citric Acid: This acid was first produced commercially by John and Edmund Storage Company in UK in the year 1826. Scheele (1789) reported the isolation and crystallization of the four constituents of lemon juice. Grimoux and Adams (1880) synthesized [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Discovery of Lactic Acid 2. Fermentation of Lactic Acid 3. Medium and Manufacturing Process 4. Recovery 5. Uses. Discovery of Lactic Acid: Lactic acid was first discovered by Scheele (1789) from sour milk. Later on, Pasteur (1857) identified the microorganism involved in lactic acid production. In the year 1881, first commercial production [...]