Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate Powder

Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is an organic compound with the appearance of White Crystalline Powder, Colorless Crystals or Granules with 99% purity, the molecular formula is C6H9Na3O9. It is soluble in water and glycerol, but insoluble in alcohol and some other organic solvents.

 

As food additives, Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is mainly used as flavoring agents, buffers, emulsifiers, bulking agents, stabilizers and preservatives.

 

In addition, combination of sodium citrate and citric acid can be used in a variety of jams, jelly, juice, drinks, cold drinks, dairy products and pastries gelling agents, flavoring agents and nutritional supplements.

 

Citric Acid is a very essential food additive (used mainly as an acidity regulator), obtained from processing corn into corn sugars into Citric Acid.

Production Flow Chart for Citric Acid

 

It is a relatively weak acid and has a distinct, sour taste. It is an integral part of the Krebs cycle and therefore plays an essential role in the metabolism of all living things.

 

In nature it is found in large quantities in fruits – notably citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and certain berries.

 

When added to food products or beverages, the acid provides a sharp, sour taste which increases appetite and enhances flavor. Citric Acid can be used as an acidity regulator, preservative, flavor enhancer …etc.

 

 

1.In Food Industry:

- used as flavors, stabilizing agent, buffering agent, chelating agent, nutritional supplement of buttermilk, emulsifying agent and flavoring agent in food and beverage industry;



2. Detergents:

- It can replace sodium tripolyphosphate as a non-toxic detergent additive.

3. In Pharmaceutical Industry:

- It can be used in anti-blood clotting.

 

4. Other Application:

- It can also be used in brewing, injection, photography drugs and electroplating etc.

 

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