Since 1950, united trading corporation under the brand name of blue bird is the manufacturer of an array of over 20 food products. A product of blue bird is the citric acid which is an edible preservative for a variety of products from soft drinks to jams and jellies. Citric acid is added to beverages, squashes, concentrates and sauces. Blue bird`s citric acid is a substitute for lemons and lime. It gives a tangy flavour to recipes.