CAS number
6132-04-3
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Crystals
Additive number
INS 331 (E331)
Also known as: Sodium citrate.
Typical grades: Dihydrate and anhydrous.
About Trisodium Citrate
Trisodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It is a mild buffering agent and sequestrant with a slightly salty taste, supplied as dihydrate or anhydrous crystals.
Uses and applications
Food
Used as a buffer and emulsifying salt in beverages, processed cheese and ice cream.
Detergents
Used as an eco-friendly builder and water softener in cleaning products.
Pharmaceutical
Used as an anticoagulant and as a buffering agent in medicines.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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