Anhydrous vs monohydrate citric acid — picking the right one
Citric acid anhydrous contains no water of crystallisation and is typically chosen for dry mixes, effervescent tablets and dry beverage blends where moisture must be controlled. Monohydrate (with one water molecule per acid molecule) is more cost-effective for wet processes such as liquid beverages, soft drinks, jams and detergents where the water content is irrelevant. Both ship from the same Richmond Hill warehouse.