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Sodium Citrate1
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Sodium Citrate

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, functioning as a multi-functional food additive. It acts as a buffering agent, emulsifying salt, sequestrant, and flavor enhancer, widely used in processed foods, beverages, and dairy products to control acidity, improve texture, and stabilize emulsions.
  • Effective pH buffer, maintaining a stable acidic environment (around pH 3-5)
  • Acts as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese, preventing oil separation and improving melt
  • Chelates metal ions, improving the stability of oils and fats (antioxidant synergist)
  • Imparts a mild, salty, and slightly tart flavor
  • Highly soluble in water and easy to incorporate

Applications

Sodium Citrate is widely used in:

  • Dairy products​ – Essential emulsifier in processed cheese, cheese sauces, and cheese spreads.
  • Beverages​ – pH buffer and acidity regulator in soft drinks, powdered drinks, and effervescent tablets.
  • Meat products​ – Improves water binding and texture in sausages and cooked hams.
  • Confectionery & desserts​ – Stabilizer and buffer in jellies, gummies, and dairy-based desserts.
  • Medical applications​ – Anticoagulant in blood collection tubes (as trisodium citrate dihydrate).

 

Technical Specifications

Product Name Sodium Citrate (Dihydrate or Anhydrous)
CAS No. (Dihydrate) 6132-04-3
Appearance White crystalline granules or powder
Assay (on dried basis) 99.0% – 100.5%
pH (5% solution) 7.5 – 9.0
Loss on Drying (Dihydrate) 10.0% – 13.0% (Theoretical: 11.0%)
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 10 mg/kg
Solubility (in water, 25°C) Approx. 72g/100ml (dihydrate)
Packaging 25kg multi-wall paper bag with PE liner

 

FAQ

Q1: What is the main function of Sodium Citrate in processed cheese?

A: It acts as an emulsifying salt. It binds calcium in the cheese protein (casein), allowing the proteins to rehydrate and emulsify fat and water uniformly. This prevents oiling off, improves smoothness, and gives the cheese its desired melting properties.

Q2: How does it differ from Citric Acid in function?

A: Citric Acid is primarily an acidulant (lowers pH, adds sourness). Sodium Citrate is a buffer (resists pH change, mild taste) and an emulsifier. They are often used together in beverage systems to precisely control tartness and stability.

Q3: Is it used in molecular gastronomy?

A: Yes, Sodium Citrate is famously used to make “modern” or sodium citrate cheese sauces, allowing any cheese to melt smoothly without separating, due to its emulsifying power.

Q4: What is the typical usage level?

A: Usage varies: 2-3% in processed cheese, 0.2-0.5% in beverages as a buffer, 0.1-0.5% in meat products. Always comply with local regulations.

Q5: What is the MOQ?

A: Standard MOQ is 25kg (1 bag). Container load orders (20 MT) are preferred for the best price.

Q6: Do you supply food and pharmaceutical grades?

A: Yes, we supply food grade (FCC) and can also provide USP/Pharmaceutical grade Sodium Citrate upon request.

 

Additional Features

  • Available in dihydrate (common) and anhydrous forms.

·  Acts as a gentle detergent builder in eco-friendly cleaning products

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