Widely used in the food and beverage industry as an acidulant to enhance flavor and preserve freshness. It provides a sour taste in soft drinks, candies, and fruit juices. Acts as a natural preservative by lowering pH, inhibiting microbial growth in canned and packaged foods. Commonly used in cleaning agents due to its ability to chelate metal ions, making it effective in removing hard water stains and scale. Used in pharmaceuticals to stabilize and flavor medications, and in effervescent tablets to create fizz when dissolved in water. Employed in cosmetics and skincare products for pH adjustment and as an antioxidant. Also utilized in industrial processes such as metal cleaning, electroplating, and as a component in detergent formulations.