Citric acid, 6 x 5 g

Some ingredients live a quiet life in the pantry — until you need them for the first time and suddenly can't do without them. Citric acid is exactly one of those. In its pure form it is a white, odourless powder of natural origin that has been used in cooking, preserving, and the home for generations. This RUF Citric acid consists of 100% pure citric acid powder (E330), with no additives and no fillers, gluten-free and vegan. 

Citric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in high concentrations in numerous fruits — above all lemons, limes, and oranges — and also produced in the human body as part of metabolism. In its pure, powdered form it is virtually odourless and flavour-neutral, yet when combined with liquid it develops a fresh, fruity acidity that is valued in food processing as a natural flavour enhancer and preservative. Unlike lemon juice, the powder is aroma-free, making it particularly versatile for many applications — the acidity can be dosed precisely without influencing the natural flavour of the dish with fruit aromas.

The applications of Citric acid are broader than you might first think. When making Jelly or jam from low-acid or sweet fruits — such as strawberries, cherries, or peaches — one sachet (5 g) activates the gelling power of the pectin so that the result achieves a firm, spreadable consistency. Without sufficient acid in the fruit base, setting often fails to work reliably — a common reason why home-made jams stay liquid or become liquid again after a short time — one sachet of Citric acid solves this problem reliably. When preserving fruit and vegetables, Citric acid can replace lemon juice on a one-to-one basis — one sachet of 5 g is equivalent to the juice of about half a lemon and provides the acidification needed to protect the colour, flavour, and shelf life of the preserved produce. Stirred into fruit salads, compotes, and salad dressings, it adds a fresh, fruity-tangy note that enlivens the natural flavour of the ingredients without masking it. In drinks, sweet dishes, and desserts it is also a handy ingredient for achieving a precise level of acidity that would be difficult to dose with fresh lemon juice. In the home, Citric acid is a proven helper: dissolved in water it is ideal for descaling kettles, coffee machines, and other appliances, and works as a water softener that removes limescale from water before use.

A 5 g sachet is the ideal portion size for most kitchen and household uses — simply stir the contents into the desired amount of liquid or directly into the dish. As Citric acid is very potent, it is best to start with small quantities and adjust the amount to taste and application. Citric acid should always be stored dry, well sealed, and at room temperature, as citric acid powder is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the air, which can impair quality over time — a dry, well-sealed store cupboard is therefore the ideal place to keep it. As each sachet is individually portioned, it is best to use an opened sachet immediately in full, or to reseal the remaining contents carefully so that full effectiveness is maintained every time you use it.

Citric acid is not a trend product or a fashionable ingredient — it is a basic substance that has held its firm place in the kitchen and home for generations and will never give it up, simply because it works. This Citric acid from RUF brings this trusted all-rounder directly into your kitchen in handy individual sachets: pure, reliable, and without compromise. Whether you're preserving fruit and vegetables, setting a jam made from sweet summer fruits, refining a fruit salad, or descaling the kettle — one small sachet is all it takes to achieve the result you want. What makes this product so special is not its complexity, but the opposite: pure citric acid, precisely dosed, always within reach, and so versatile that you keep discovering new uses for it — because once you have it in the pantry, you'll never want to be without it.