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Citral Fcc

Synonyms :

Form :

Liquid 

Molecular Weight :

152.23 G/Mol

Molecular Formula :

C10H16O

Melting Point :

−10 °C

Boiling Point :

229 °C

Solubility :

Insoluble In Water, Soluble In Ethanol

Flash Point :

109 °C

Description :

Overview of Citral FCC

Citral FCC is a food-grade citrus aldehyde used widely in beverages, fruit flavours, and natural aroma formulations. It offers a strong lemon-lime, fresh citrus note, making it essential in many food and drink flavour systems.

This citral FCC natural grade is purified to meet food safety standards, such as FCC and is commonly used for flavouring and antimicrobial applications.

Applications of Citral FCC

1. Beverages & Fruit Flavors

  • Widely used in lemon-lime beverages for a clean, sharp citrus lift.

  • Supports citral for fruit flavor imitation, especially in orange, lime, lemon, and mixed-citrus profiles.

  • Ideal for sodas, flavored waters, iced teas, syrups, and powdered drink mixes.

  • Helps refresh citrus blends with a natural peel-like brightness, and works smoothly alongside grapefruit-enhancing ingredients like Isobionics Natural Nootkatone 70.

2. Food Processing & Antimicrobial Use

  • Citral FCC antimicrobial properties help support freshness in certain food formulations.

  • Used in natural preservative systems and botanical antimicrobial blends.

  • Helps reduce microbial activity in specific food and beverage applications, especially when combined with citrus-active ingredients like Citral Extra for added freshness

3. Culinary & Natural Food Products

  • Approved food grade citral for bakery fillings, confectionery, and citrus desserts.

  • Adds natural lemon zest character to sauces, dressings, and flavor bases.

  • Blends smoothly with other citrus components to build realistic fruit flavors.

4. Regulatory & Specialty Applications

  • Available in citral FCC halal grade depending on the supplier.

  • Used in natural flavor systems due to its clean botanical origin.

  • Supports natural labeling in beverages and flavored foods.

Safety & Handling Guidelines

  • Avoid direct skin contact with concentrated citral.

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

  • Keep packaging tightly sealed to maintain purity.

  • Use in well-ventilated working areas.

Where to Buy Citral FCC

Manufacturer in India

Available from producers supplying citral FCC natural, food-grade citrus aldehydes, and beverage flavor ingredients.

Distributor & Supplier

ChemicalBull Pvt. Ltd. supplies Citral FCC for beverages, fruit flavors, natural antimicrobials, and food-grade applications.

Citral FCC MSDS

MSDS can be provided on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Where is Citral FCC used?

    It is used in lemon-lime beverages, fruit flavor imitation, food processing, confectionery, and natural antimicrobial blends.

  2. Is Citral FCC natural?

    Yes, Citral FCC is typically derived from natural citrus sources or produced through natural refining processes.

  3. Is Citral FCC halal?

    Many suppliers offer citral FCC halal certified material depending on production and handling standards.

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