The History and Use of Citric Acid

By Justin Sheehan | May 25, 2022
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In addition to providing a source of d-limonene and natural terpenes, citrus fruits also provide us with citric acid, an essential ingredient used in many of our daily use and specialty consumer products. Citric Acid was discovered by the eighth century alchemist Jabir Ibn Hayyan who also discovered hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, acetic acid, and…

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