As luck would have it citric acid is used by winemakers such as myself. It can be had from Presque Isle Wine Cellars:
http://www.piwine.com Click on catalog, then do a seach for citric acid. 120 grams $1.25; 454 grams $3.80; 3632 grams $14.40
These prices seem much more in line.
Good luck.