PACKAGING

bags, containers, canisters

MANUFACTURER

European Union

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Sodium citrate (E331) is a sodium salt of citric acid, widely used in the food industry as an acidity regulator, stabilizer and preservative. In powder or granule form, sodium citrate is white, odorless, with a slightly salty taste. It has high solubility in water and low viscosity.

Chemical formula: C6H5O7Na3

Physical properties:

Molecular mass: 258.07 g/mol
Melting point: >300°C
Solubility: easily soluble in water, insoluble in alcohols.
Production: Sodium citrate is obtained by neutralizing citric acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate, which ensures its high purity and stability.

APPLICATIONS

– Beverages: Used to regulate acidity in fruit juices, soft drinks, energy drinks. Serves as a stabilizer in carbonated drinks.

– Dairy products: Added during the cheese melting process to improve texture, prevent fat and protein separation. Used as an emulsifier in cream and dairy drinks.

– Confectionery: Regulates acidity in marmalade, jelly, lollipops and other sweets. Helps stabilize color and texture.

– Bakery products: Ensures stability of yeast cultures during fermentation.

– Meat and fish products: Used to increase color stability and consistency of processed products such as sausages and pâtés. Prevents oxidation of fats.

– Frozen Foods: Lowers the freezing point, preventing the formation of large ice crystals in ice cream, frozen desserts and prepared meals.

– Fruits and Vegetables: Added to preserve color in canned foods and purees. Used in marinades as a preservative.