Can you buy citric acid in stores?

submitted almost 11 years ago by itallstartedwhen

I forgot to add citric acid to my nude nicotine order and I really don't want to spend more money on shipping. Thanks for your help.

Edit: found it guys! Thanks for all of your help.

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by captain_brewalmost 11 years ago

Check homebrew (beer and wine making) stores. If sprouts doesn't have any.

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by Mehanemalmost 11 years agoFrugivore

A local health store had some near me, had to buy it at the "bulk" counter. Cheap as hell.

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by haddonistalmost 11 years ago

Another good source is your local Indian grocery store. They'll have it as either citric acid or "sour salt"

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by onesilentclapalmost 11 years ago

If you're looking for that fruity sourish taste, I'd recommend using a few drops of pure lemon or lime juice as an alternative to citric acid.

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by louderandsadderalmost 11 years ago

Not sure why you got hit-it's perfectly acceptable if no solids are present and it is heated.

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by daathalmost 11 years agoMixologist

Get a powder (the food additive number is E330) - You dissolve it in PG or VG, use 5-15% powder. The most common is 10%. One part powder, nine parts PG.

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by itallstartedwhenalmost 11 years ago

I cant find where that "E330" number is but some of the brands are "vitamin c crystals ascorbic acid" "truly natural vitamin c 100% actual food" and "ester-c 100% vegan" and "daily project c" do any of those sound familiar?

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by IllustratedMannalmost 11 years ago

Different acids. One is citric acid, the other is ascorbic acid, you even said it.

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by PyroTech76almost 11 years ago

Vitamin C is NOT citric acid.

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by daathalmost 11 years agoMixologist

Vitamin C / Ascorbic acid is different from citric acid...

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by a_randomless_chefover 10 years agoTobacconist

It's funny, it's been bothering me for weeks whether or not I have found "citric acid". In Germany it's called Zitronensäure but given how easily you can get it in every store here, and how in U.S. it's like a special hunt, it kept me wondering. E330 sure is the right landmark. :)

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by AppleHumplingsalmost 11 years ago

How do you measure 5-15%?

By weight? By moles? By volume?

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by Maelmordalmost 11 years ago

1g of citric acid to 9mL of PG, will make a 10% solution.

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by AppleHumplingsalmost 11 years ago

Thanks! Now is that a 10% solution by grams, moles or milliliters?

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by TheXysteralmost 11 years ago

Not sure if you have picked any up yet but here is what I get if you can wait on the shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014UCJ8Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1418907275&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

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by RobertBottleservicealmost 11 years ago

I found 4oz for 4.99 at a local health food store. Look for one of those in your area. Dont buy the kind they have at walmart, it has silica in it.

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by itallstartedwhenalmost 11 years ago

Okay, I'm heading to sprouts. Any particular kind to look out for? And how do I mix it?

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by IllustratedMannalmost 11 years ago

Put 1g of citric per 9 mL of PG. Shake until dissolved.

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by texashorn352almost 11 years ago

Sprouts had it near me. Got a lifetime supply for 5$. In the bulk spices section

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by DonGeronimoalmost 11 years ago

It's usually along with the canning supplies at stores that sell that kind of stuff.

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by rave420almost 11 years ago

My pharmacy sells citric acid. I had to ask the pharmacists, and he was happy to order 4 ounces for 6$ for me.

Don't use the canning kind, it has anti chalking agents added to it.

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by burble13almost 11 years ago

What pharmacy? Like Cvs or Walgreens?

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by rave420almost 11 years ago

People's drug mart, a small chain of pharmacies in canada.

I suggest you find a small, people oriented pharmacy, mom and pop type pharmacies. They usually really go out of their way to help you.

Remember, you're not asking for illegal narcotics or watched products. You're going in there and you're expecting them to perform the service they are paid for. Heck, I told my pharmacist what I needed it for, after he told me I can get the pickling stuff at the supermarket. You're making cosmetics and perfume products, and you need safe ingredients.

Shoppers drug mart, London drugs, people's drug mart, all were willing to order some in for me, so I went with the one that was cheapest and quickest.

Do you have a pharmacy that you frequently go to? I am well know at my pharmacy and I'm on first name basis with a lot of the guys behind the counter. At first they refused to sell me propylene glycol, after I explained why I needed it they ordered some in for me.

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by sweetleefalmost 11 years ago

> At first they refused to sell me propylene glycol,

On what grounds? Can it used for some illegal purpose?

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by justalittleoffover 10 years ago

i know this is late but did shopper drug mart have it on hand or did they have to order it in for you?

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by burble13almost 11 years ago

Thanks for the reply, I mainly use Cvs for my pharmacy needs. I'll ask them and if not I'm sure there are some local shops around. What exactly did you ask for?