Sodium Citrate

Category: Food Manufacturing & Processing / Dairy Industry / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Human Health & Clinical Nutrition / Bio Technology

CAS / E-Number: 68-04-2

Grade / Standard: Food Grade / FCC / BP/USP/Reagent Grade

Functions:

• Acidulant — cola-type beverages
• Buffer, emulsifying salt, Emulsifying salt, sequestrant, anticoagulant
• Anticoagulant, buffer, chelator

Industry Notes:

• pH reduction in processed food
• Processed cheese, beverages, sports drinks, prevents oil separation
• Blood collection anticoagulant; effervescent tablets, ORS formulations
• Blood sample anticoagulation; sodium citrate buffer

Uses:

• Food: Processed cheese, beverages, stabilizer in ice cream.
• Pharma: Effervescent products, anticoagulant in blood storage.
• Other: Detergents, water treatment.