TRI SODIUM CITRATE 30 - 100 MESH

Uses

Tri-Sodium Citrate is the sodium salt of fully neutralised citric acid. It is a white crystalline powder, which dissolves in hot or cold water to form a weakly alkaline solution with a bitter, tart taste. However, when the pH is decreased with an acid such as citric acid for example; it can increase the citrus flavour at a given pH compared to citric acid on its own.
Tri-Sodium Citrate is a buffering agent and sequestrant, which binds calcium and heavy metal ions. This action can act as an anti-oxidant synergist as well as controlling the gelling action of soluble calcium ions with hydrocolloids such as sodium alginate or amidated and low methoxyl pectin. Tri-Sodium Citrate is also used to facilitate the solubility of hydrocolloids such as sodium alginate and Gellan Gum by binding calcium and magnesium ions. Sodium Citrate is also process stable.

Uses/Applications

• Control of pH and flavour in citrus drinks based on organic acids such as malic or citric acid
• Source of sodium ions, flavour and pH control in drinks intended for post exercise rehydration
• pH control in jams and jellies containing low methoxyl and amidated pectin
• Control of the pH, rate of gelling and final texture in hydrocolloid gels
• Used with phosphates in the production of processed cheese

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• DFI-915806