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Citric acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOC(CO2H)(CH2CO2H)2. Usually a white solid, it is a weak organic acid. It is naturally found in citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate of the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. More than 2 million tons of citric acid are produced annually. It is widely used as an acidulant, flavoring agent and chelating agent