Citric Acid Production Cost Reports
Food and Beverages
The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Citric Acid manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Citric Acid production, including the cost of Citric Acid production, Citric Acid plant cost, Citric Acid production costs, and the overall Citric Acid manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Citric Acid production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.
Citric Acid is a chemical that has various applications across several industries. In pharmaceutical preparations, the acid is used as an excipient owing to its antioxidant properties. As it maintains the stability of active ingredients, it is utilized as a natural preservative and as a food additive that adds an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks.
It is also used to control pH as an acidulant and works like an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in the blood. As it is used to chelate metals, it is useful in soaps and laundry detergents. Also, it is included in some household cleaning solutions as an active ingredient for bathrooms and kitchens, as it can remove hard water stains from the glass without scrubbing. Other uses of the chemical include as an antioxidant, an emulsifying agent in ice creams, in shampoo, in sucrose crystallization in caramel, and food coloring.
The market for Citric Acid is majorly driven by its applications in multiple sectors, such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and cosmetics. Its utilization as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and pH regulator in food products, coupled with the global rise in the consumption of processed and convenience foods and the popularity of carbonated beverages, elevates its demand in the food and beverage industries. Its function as an excipient, acidifying agent, and pH adjuster in various formulations, along with the growth of the healthcare sector and increasing demand for dietary supplements, promotes its demand in the pharmaceutical industry.
Its usage as a pH adjuster and preservative fuels its market growth in the skincare and cosmetics industries. Overall, the application of the chemical in various downstream industries, along with other factors, such as the shift towards sustainable sourcing and biodegradable products, which supports the use of bio-based citric acid and new applications for citric acid, such as in bioplastics, further impact industrial Citric Acid procurement.
Raw Material for Citric Acid Production
According to the Citric Acid manufacturing plant project report, the key raw material used in the production of Citric Acid includes the culture of microorganisms.
Manufacturing Process of Citric Acid
The extensive Citric Acid production cost report consists of the following major industrial manufacturing processes:
- Production via surface fermentation: The manufacturing process of Citric Acid occurs via surface fermentation, which is a stationary batch process completed within 8 to 12 days. It is conducted in fermentation chambers containing stainless steel trays where fungal mycelium develops on the surface of the sterilized medium, inoculated with spore suspension, and incubated at 28–30°C.
- Production via submerged fermentation: The production process of Citric Acid occurs via submerged fermentation. The process occurs in liquid nutrient broth within bioreactors over 5–12 days. After 1–2 days of inoculation, microorganisms form 0.5 cm pellets, freely suspended in the medium to maximize nutrient and oxygen uptake. High-speed airflow and agitation are used to enhance oxygen levels by breaking air bubbles. The aerobic decomposition of carbon sources leads to the production of Citric Acid.
- Production via solid-state fermentation: The manufacturing process of Citric Acid occurs via solid-state fermentation. In this process, microorganisms grow on solid, low-moisture substrates that provide both physical support and nutrients. The substrate is moistened to about 70% moisture, with optimal pH at 4.5–6.0 and temperature at 28–30°C. The process is completed in 4–5 days to produce Citric Acid.
Citric Acid with the chemical formula C6H8O7 is a weak acid that occurs in two forms – monohydrate or water-free (anhydrous). It is commonly found in fruits such as lemons, oranges, etc. It is also referred to as a tribasic acid. It's a tricarboxylic acid that is propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid bearing a hydroxy substituent at position 2. The acid with a monoclinic crystal structure appears as a white crystalline solid and has no odor. It appears to be colorless and has an acidic taste. It is denser than water. Its molecular weight is 192.124 g/mol, and its density is 1.66 g/cm³ (anhydrous). It has a melting point of 153 °C.
Citric Acid Production Cost Processes with Cost Analysis
Citric Acid Production through Surface Fermentation
This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of Citric Acid production via surface fermentation. The manufacturing process of Citric Acid occurs via surface fermentation, which is a stationary batch process completed within 8 to 12 days.
Details: Germany - based plant Q1 2025 From $ 2499.00 USD
Citric Acid Production through Submerged Fermentation
The report revolves around the economics of preparation of citric acid by submerged fermentation.
Details: Germany - based plant Q1 2025 From $ 2499.00 USD
Citric Acid Production through Solid State Fermentation
This report includes a detailed study of production of citric acid through solid state fermentation.
Details: Germany - based plant Q1 2025 From $ 2499.00 USD
Product Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Citric Acid |
| Scope | Manufacturing Process: Process Flow, Material Flow, Material Balance Raw Material and Product Specifications: Raw Material Consumption, Product and Co-product Generation Land and Site Cost: Offsites/Civil Works, Equipment Cost, Auxiliary Equipment Costs, Contingency, Engineering and Consulting Charges, Working Capital Variable Cost: Raw Material, Utilities, Other Variable Costs Fixed Cost: Labor Requirements and Wages, Overhead Expenses, Maintenance Charges, Other Fixed Costs Financing Costs: Interest on Working Capital, Interest on Loans Other Costs: Depreciation Charges, General Sales and Admin Cost |
| Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in the local currency) |
| Pricing and Purchase Options | Basic: US$ 2499 Premium: US$ 3499 Enterprise: US$ 4799 |
| Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirement of the customer |
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| Delivery Format | PDF and Excel format through email (editable version in PPT/Word format of the report can be also provided on special request) |
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Key Questions Answered in This Report
- What are the key requirements for setting up a Citric acid manufacturing plant?
- How is Citric acid manufactured?
- What is the process flow involved in producing Citric acid?
- What are the raw material requirements and costs for producing Citric acid?
- What is the total size of land required for setting up a Citric acid manufacturing plant?
- What are the construction requirements for setting up a Citric acid manufacturing plant?
- What are the machinery requirements for producing Citric acid?
- What are the utility requirements and costs for producing Citric acid?
- What are the manpower requirements for producing Citric acid?
- What are the average salaries/wages of manpower working in a Citric acid manufacturing plant?
- What are the packaging requirements and associated costs for Citric acid?
- What are the transportation requirements and associated costs for Citric acid?
- What are the capital costs for setting up a Citric acid manufacturing plant?
- What are the operating costs for setting up a Citric acid manufacturing plant?
- What should be the price of Citric acid?
- What will be the income and expenditures for a Citric acid manufacturing plant?
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