If you're into sprouting then you're already familiar with citric acid, a natural preservative typically found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes. Citric acid helps to inhibit the formation of mold and other bacterial growth, an all-too-common occurrence when sprouting in a jar due to high temperatures and humidity. NOW Real Food Citric Acid is also useful for canning vegetables and fruit preserves. It's a food grade acid that is present in many natural foods. It can be used to reduce spoilage in sprouting by adding 1 tsp. per quart to soak and rinse water. Citric acid is also useful in canning, drying, or freezing foods. It can be used to preserve vitamin C content, retard spoilage, and prevent discoloration. Use 1 tsp. per quart of water or juice for most fruits and vegetables. BRAND STORY By NOW Foods

During the summer months products may arrive warm but stores and ships products in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, when provided. Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968. Because you are what you eat, NOW Real Food is committed to providing delicious, healthy, natural, and organic foods. Keep it natural. Keep it real. CERTIFICATIONS/CLASSIFICATIONS: Kosher, Non-GMO, Made without Gluten, Vegan/Vegetarian. SPROUTING AID/MAKES A GREAT SUBSTITUTE FOR SALT: NOW Foods Citric Acid is also useful for canning vegetables and fruit preserves. It's a food grade acid present in many natural foods. NATURAL PRESERVATIVE: If you're into sprouting then you're already familiar with citric acid, a natural preservative typically found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes. Citric acid helps to inhibit the formation of mold and other bacterial growth, an all-too-common occurrence when sprouting in a jar due to high temperatures and humidity.