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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R13: 0.05 M Citric Acid

January 2001

Citric acid (monohydrate)	10.5 g
Double distilled water: add to final volume of 1 liter

Dissolve citric acid in 900 ml distilled water. Adjust pH to 4.0 with 6 M NaOH and dilute to 1 liter. Store in refrigerator.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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