Citric Acid Monohydrate
-Citric Acid
is a naturally occurring weak organic acid commonly found in
lemons, oranges, limes and other citrus fruit. it is also produced
as a by product of the citric acid cycle during metabolism in
living organisms. Its also a natural preservative and added to food
producing an acidic or sour taste.Citric is an
excellent chelating agent, binding metals. It is used to
remove limescale from boilers and evaporators. It
can be used to soften water, which makes it useful in soaps and
laundry detergents. By chelating the metals in hard water, it
lets these cleaners produce foam and work better without need for
water softening. it is the active ingredient in some bathroom and
kitchen cleaning solutions. A solution with a 6% concentration of
citric acid will remove hard water stains from glass without
scrubbing. In industry, it is used to dissolve rust from steel.
Citric acid can be used in shampoo to wash out wax and coloring
from the hair.
Sodium Bicarbonate
-Pest Control
- Used to kill cockroaches. Once consumed, it causes internal
organs of cockroaches to burst due to gas collection. Paint and Corrosion
Removal
Sodium bicarbonate is used in a process for removing paint and
corrosion called sodablasting; the process is particularly suitable
for cleaning aluminium panels which can be distorted by other types
of abrasive. Cooking-With
acids- Sodium
bicarbonate, referred to as "baking soda", is primarily used in
cooking (baking), as a leavening agent. It reacts with acidic
components in batters, releasing carbon dioxide, which causes
expansion of the batter and forms the characteristic texture and
grain in pancakes, cakes, quick breads, soda bread, and other baked
and fried foods. Acidic compounds that induce this reaction include
phosphates, cream of tartar, lemon juice, yogurt, buttermilk,
cocoa, vinegar, etc. Natural acids in sourdough can be leavened
with the addition of small amounts as well. Sodium bicarbonate can
be substituted for baking powder provided sufficient acid reagent
is also added to the recipe. Many forms of baking powder contain
sodium bicarbonate combined with calcium acid phosphate, sodium
aluminium sulphate or cream of tartar.
Potassium Sorbate
-Potassium
sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as
cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider and baked goods. It
can also be found in the ingredients list of many dried fruit
products. Also known as "wine
stabilizer", potassium sorbate produces sorbic acid when added to
wine. It serves two purposes. When active fermentation has ceased
and the wine is racked for the final time after clearing, potassium
sorbate will render any surviving yeast incapable of
multiplying. Potassium
sorbate is primarily used with sweet wines, sparkling
wines, and some hard ciders but may be added to table wines which
exhibit difficulty in maintaining clarity after
fining.
Magnesium Sulphate
-Named for a
bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, is not actually
salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium
and sulphate. Long known as a natural remedy for a number of
ailments, it has numerous health benefits as well as many beauty,
household and gardening-related uses.For soaking: Add two cups of
Epsom Salts to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub. Double the
Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub. Popular for easing muscle
pain and fading bruises. Bathe three times weekly, soaking for at
least *2 minutes. Foot bath: Add a cup of
Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water as a popular balm for aching
feet.
