Citric acid monohydrate is được sản xuất bởi the same fermentation process as anhydrous citric acid but is crystallized from aqueous solution at nhiệt độs below 36.5°C, incorporating one molecule of water per molecule of citric acid. The resulting crystal form is stable under normal bảo quản conditions and less prone to caking compared to the anhydrous form.
It contains approximately 91.5% citric acid on an as-is basis and provides the same tart, clean flavor profile valued across the food ngành công nghiệp. Citric acid monohydrate is preferred in certain ứng dụng where the slower dissolution rate and reduced hygroscopicity offer chế biến advantages. It is fully interchangeable with anhydrous citric acid on a dry-weight equivalent basis in most food công thức.