It seems like we all value kitchen resources that offer us versatility and convenience. This can be something as amazing as an innovative spice rack! Or as simple as a garlic mincer. All these things are truly lifesavers in the kitchen and we’re going to talk about another one! Introducing, Citric Acid Powder and all its nifty features!
Sour… Salt?
Discovered in 1917, citric acid powder actually comes from mold. And yes, you heard that correctly. Nevertheless, the mold by the name of “Aspergillus niger” is what creates this magical powder. Uniquely, the mold metabolizes sucrose or glucose which proves to be more efficient than extracting directly from citrus fruits. Citric acid powder is actually more commonly referred to as sour salt because of its appearance and taste. Not to mention the candy-like appearance.
What Can I Use Citrus Acid Powder For?
As mentioned earlier, citric acid powder is versatile in your kitchen for your homemade recipes. It can enhance flavors, preserve various foods, and even ripen them! The reason why citric acid powder is essential to preserving food is that it is able to prevent bacteria from growing. Therefore, citric acid powder is a great addition to jams, jellies, and other canned products. It is also useful in the cheese-making process because it speeds it up. Fun fact, most companies all over the globe use citric acid powder as a flavor enhancer in beverages.
Plus, Nature’s Flavors Organic Citric Acid Powder is vegan, kosher, and gluten-free!
Try This!
Experimenting with a new kitchen ingredient can be scary, and that’s okay! Try out this simple guacamole recipe and see how much of a difference it will make!
How to Use Citric Acid in Your Kitchen
Ingredients
- 4 Avocados, ripe
- 1 tsp Organic Citric Acid Powder
- 2 Serrano or jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
- 1 Red onion, medium, diced
- 3-4 Limes, squeezed
- 1-2 Small garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Slice your avocados and mash them to your liking in a bowl.
- After dicing all the veggies, go ahead and add those and stir.
- Add seasoning.
- Do one final mix and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Before You Go…
Guacamole is just the beginning of your journey with citric acid powder. Surely, it will change your kitchen. Make sure to store your powder in a cool, dry place. Your pantry should be perfect. Also, keep in mind, it has a shelf life of five years unopened and three years once opened. If you are ready to add citric acid powder to your kitchen, shop ours here!
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