Potassium Citrate Newgreen Supply Food Grade Acidity Regulator Potassium Citrate Powder
Product Description
Potassium Citrate (Potassium Citrate) is a compound composed of citric acid and potassium salt. It is widely used in food, medicine and nutritional supplements.
COA
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | White powder | Complies |
Order | Characteristic | Complies |
Assay | ≥99.0% | 99.38% |
Tasted | Characteristic | Complies |
Loss on Drying | 4-7(%) | 4.12% |
Total Ash | 8% Max | 4.81% |
Heavy Metal | ≤10(ppm) | Complies |
Arsenic(As) | 0.5ppm Max | Complies |
Lead(Pb) | 1ppm Max | Complies |
Mercury(Hg) | 0.1ppm Max | Complies |
Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max. | 100cfu/g |
Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max. | >20cfu/g |
Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
E.Coli. | Negative | Complies |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
Conclusion | Conform to USP 41 | |
Storage | Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light. | |
Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored |
Function
Acidity Regulator:
Potassium citrate is often used as an acidity regulator in foods to help maintain the acid-base balance of foods.
Electrolyte supplement:
Potassium citrate is an important electrolyte that helps maintain electrolyte balance in the body, especially when recovering from exercise.
Alkalinization of urine:
Medically, potassium citrate is used to treat certain types of kidney stones by alkalinizing the urine to reduce stone formation.
Promote digestion:
-Potassium citrate may help improve digestion and relieve symptoms of indigestion.
Application
Food Industry:
Commonly used in beverages, dairy products and processed foods as an acidity regulator and preservative.
Drugs:
Used in the pharmaceutical industry as an electrolyte replenisher and urine alkalinizer.
Nutritional supplements:
In sports nutrition products to help replenish electrolytes to support athletic performance and recovery.