Food Grade Multi-Functional Ingredient Sodium Citrate Used in Carbonated Drinks

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Product Description

Basic Information
Model NO.
Food Grade
Certification
BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP
Nutritional Value
Non-nutritional
Type
Citric Acid
Shelf Life
>12 Months
Packaging
25kgs/Bag
Specification
99%
HS Code
291550000
Product Description

Sodium citrate, the sodium salts of citric acid with the European food additive number E331. It is Crystalline white powder or crystals. This ingredient is usually added together with citric acid to enhance flavor or reduce the PH level in food and drinks, also it can act as an emulsifier in cheese making. It commonly refers to trisodium citrate (E331iii).

Trisodium citrate has two forms: trisodium citrate dihydrate and anhydrous. It is widely used as a flavoring agent, buffer, chelating agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, and preservative in the food industry.

Specifications
Test Item Standard Result
Characters White crystalline powder, freely soluble in water Pass
Water w/% 11.0-13.0 12.2
Assay Content 99.5~100.5 99.9
PH (5% solution) 7.5~9.0 8.8
Lead (mg/kg) ≤1 Qualified
Key Uses of Sodium Citrate
  • Flavoring agent: Imparts salty and tart flavors in beverages.
  • Buffer: Adjusts PH by reducing acidity in foods.
  • Chelating agent: Chelates metal ions (Ca2+, Mg2+) in detergents.
  • Emulsifier: Prevents separation of oil and protein in cheese.
  • Anticoagulant: Prevents blood clotting by combining calcium ions.
Nutritional Supplements & Main Products
Category Products Included
Preservatives Calcium propionate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
Sweeteners Aspartame, Sucralose, Glucose, Fructose
Thickening Agent Xanthan gum, Guar gum, Gelatin, Agar
Flavor Pigment Vanillin, Lemon yellow, Bright blue
Production & Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do you guarantee product quality? We always provide a pre-production sample before mass production and perform a final inspection before every shipment to ensure the highest standards.
2. What types of food additives can I purchase? We offer a wide range including Sodium Propionate, Calcium Acetate, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Vanillin, and many others.
3. Why choose your products over other suppliers? We operate with professional factories specializing in food preservatives and flavors. Our technical expertise ensures superior production and market-leading material stock management.
4. What delivery terms are accepted? We support various terms including FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW, FAS, CIP, FCA, CPT, DDP, DDU, and Express Delivery.
5. Which payment methods and currencies do you support? We accept USD, EUR, JPY, CNY, and others via T/T, L/C, D/P, Credit Card, PayPal, and Western Union.
6. Which markets do you primarily serve? Our global reach includes Southeast Asia, Middle East, North America, South Asia, Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe.

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