I bought this to use like Fruit Fresh or Fresh Fruit...which ever it's called. In any event I was a little surprised when I received it and started reading the bottle. I came back here and read more reviews and found even more information. I started experimenting.

I am a sprouter and it does say "sprouting aid" right on the front of the bottle. Directions explain how to use it in the washing and rinse water to help prevent mold and bacteria from forming. I had just started sprouting a batch of mung beans which I find the least favorite of seeds/beans to sprout. They have always just been a little harder to get sprouted and looking like I want them to....no hulls, no discoloration, just fresh and plump. Well I found a way to removed hulls with a spinning colander I had that was made with fairly wide slates cut into the sides. Following the directions on the bottle, the citric acid gave me the desired great looking sprouts I wanted. Check...citric acid now a must for sprouting.

I read a comment concerning hard water and dishwashers developing mineral deposit build up. I have hard water. I have a dishwasher and I have that problem. I've kept it pretty much under control with baking soda and vinegar but I still have to go through the process every few weeks. The comment said they used this and solved the problem. So now I'm using it in every load. I actually think I see some positive effects but time will tell. It's only been a week or so.

Next I'm going to try out some of the cleaning uses I found mentioned on eHow. 1 lb will go fast. I need to buy it in larger quantities.

Oh...on fruit to keep it looking fresh? Of course.

Wife says: I use this to make a pickle to clean copper or sterling silver.
Works great!!! Cleaned silver to a beautiful bright finish!ðŸ‘

It's a much cheaper option than using a store purchased dishwasher, cleaning, tablet.

I use citric acid to take hard water mineral stains out of sinks and toilets. Works like a charm.

I made jolly rancher with it really good