Sodium Citrate Newgreen Supply Food Grade Acidity Regulator Sodium Citrate Powder
Product Description
Sodium Citrate is a compound composed of citric acid and sodium salt. It is widely used in food, drugs and cosmetics.
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:
Sodium citrate is often used as an acidity regulator in foods to help maintain the acid-base balance of foods.
Preservatives:
Due to its antibacterial properties, sodium citrate can act as a preservative to extend the shelf life of food products.
Anticoagulants:
In medicine, sodium citrate is used to prevent blood clotting and is often used in the preservation of blood samples.
Electrolyte supplement:
Sodium citrate can be used as an electrolyte supplement to help maintain electrolyte balance in the body, especially when recovering from exercise.
Promote digestion:
Sodium 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 anticoagulant and electrolyte supplement.
Cosmetics:
Used as a pH adjuster in some cosmetics.