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product_id: 259121863
title: "Foods, Citric Acid, Sprouting Aid, Great Substitute for Salt, Preservative Found in Citrus Fruits, 1-Pound"
brand: "now"
price: "VT12088"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Now"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/259121863-foods-citric-acid-sprouting-aid-great-substitute-for-salt-preservative
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Sprouting aid & salt substitute Natural preservative from citrus 100% PCR recycled bottle Foods, Citric Acid, Sprouting Aid, Great Substitute for Salt, Preservative Found in Citrus Fruits, 1-Pound

**Brand:** now
**Price:** VT12088
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍋 Elevate your kitchen game with NOW Foods Citric Acid — freshness and purity in every sprinkle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Foods, Citric Acid, Sprouting Aid, Great Substitute for Salt, Preservative Found in Citrus Fruits, 1-Pound by now
- **How much does it cost?** VT12088 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- now enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted now brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sprout Smarter:** Boost your homegrown greens with a proven sprouting aid that also doubles as a healthy salt alternative.
- • **Certified Clean:** Non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, vegan—perfect for the mindful millennial lifestyle.
- • **Trusted Heritage:** From a family-owned USA company since 1968, quality you can count on every time.
- • **Clean & Conscious:** Packaged in a 100% post-consumer recycled bottle, because sustainability matters.
- • **Pure Citrus Power:** Harness the natural preservative found in lemons and limes to keep your sprouts fresh and mold-free.

## Overview

NOW Foods Citric Acid is a versatile, food-grade powder derived from natural citrus acids, ideal for sprouting, canning, and as a salt substitute. Certified vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and kosher, it comes in a sustainable 1-pound bottle made from 100% recycled materials, packaged by a trusted family-owned US company since 1968.

## Description

If you’re into sprouting then you’re already familiar with citric acid, a naturally occurring preservative typically found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes. Citric acid helps 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. Citric acid is also useful for canning vegetables and fruit preserves. Ingredient: Citric Acid. Packaged and quality tested in the USA. This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.

Review: Best product - Best citric acid powder available in the Market. Used it for deep cleaning Dyson Humidifier. Very Effective.

## Features

- 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.
- 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
- CERTIFICATIONS/CLASSIFICATIONS: Kosher, Non-GMO, Made without Gluten, Vegan/Vegetarian
- 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
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004AC1SHS |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #106,714 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #14 in Citric Acid Nutritional Supplements |
| Brand | NOW |
| Brand Name | NOW |
| Color | lime |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 696 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Kosher |
| Dosage Form | Powder |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Flavour | Unflavored |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00733739073211 |
| Item Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 15.9 centimeters |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Item form | Powder |
| Item weight | 454 g |
| Manufacturer | NOW Foods |
| Material Features | Certified Organic, GMO Free, Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Material Type Free | en_AE |
| Model Name | See packaging |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Primary Supplement Type | Citric Acid |
| Primary supplement type | Citric Acid |
| Product Benefits | Sprouting Aid |
| Special Ingredients | Citric Acid |
| Specific Uses For Product | Laboratory |
| UPC | 733739073211 |
| Unit Count | 454 Grams |
| Unit count | 454 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NOW
- **Flavour:** Unflavored
- **Primary supplement type:** Citric Acid
- **Unit count:** 454 Grams
- **Item form:** Powder
- **Item weight:** 454 g
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8 x 8 x 15.9 centimeters
- **Special ingredients:** Citric Acid
- **Diet type:** Vegan
- **Product benefits:** Sprouting Aid

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best product
*by I***C on 22 May 2021*

Best citric acid powder available in the Market. Used it for deep cleaning Dyson Humidifier. Very Effective.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*