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This little bag of powder gives my homemade lemonade that perfect tart kick without any of the artificial aftertaste. I’ve also been adding a pinch to my salsa for canning, and it keeps the color bright.

I use this for canning tomatoes and it gives just the right tang without any metallic aftertaste. A little goes a long way in lemonade too, and it keeps for months in my pantry.

I was surprised how a tiny pinch of this citric acid can make my homemade lemonade taste so much brighter and more natural. The powder dissolves completely clear with no weird aftertaste, which is exactly what I wanted for canning.