Citric acid has an extremely sour flavour and is added for tartness to prepared foods , jams , soft drinks and frozen foods .
Citric acid is obtained from citrus fruits or fermented molasses and is used in Middle Eastern and Middle Eurpoean dishes .
You can find citric acid in larger supermarkets , it is sold as sour salt in Kosher markets or as lemon salt in Middle Eastern markets .
I use citric acid as a descaler for my electric kettle and coffee machine .
It is such an economical cleaner and refresher for my dishwasher .
You can also substitute citric acid for lemon juice 1/4 tsp of citric acid = 1 tbs of lemon juice .
Adds extra flavour to syrups and beverages .
An essential ingredient in jam making .
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