what is it?

An acid that’s naturally abundant in lemons and other citrus, citric acid is sold in powdered form for making soft cheeses such as mozzarella, burrata, and ricotta. Though many recipes for homemade cheese call for lemon juice, powdered citric acid provides a more precise amount of acid, while individual lemons may vary in acidity. Citric acid is also used as a preservative in packaged foods.

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Recipes

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  Cranberry Jellies

  Purply-red, a little tart, and a little sweet, these pretty bite-size candies are a great homemade gift during the holiday season. See our test kitchen tip, below, about working with…

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  Made-From-Scratch Burrata

  Invented in southern Italy, burrata began as a frugal way for cheesemakers to use mozzarella scraps, namely by blending them with fresh cream and wrapping it all up in a ball…