Citric Acid

Citric Acid Lewis Structure

Citric Acid is an ingredient found in Nestea Sweet Lemon Iced Tea Mix.

• Chemical Name of Citric Acid is Hydroxypropane Tricarboxylic Acid.

• The chemical formula for citric acid is
  

  C6H8O7

• The bad health effects of citric acid is that it can cause shortness of breath and sore throat. If you expose it to the skin or eyes it may cause redness and pain. If you consume citric acid repeatedly it may cause erosion to teeth enamel

• Citric Acid is derived from the juices of citric fruit. 

• Citric Acid is an odorless powder. It has a very sweet, tart, and sour taste. In has a high melting point of 153 degrees Celsius which is why it dissolves easily.  

• The purpose of including this ingredient in the mix is because it gives it the taste of the lemon in the beverage.