Sodium Citrate, 5 Lb (Pound), Trisodium Citrate, Dihydrate, USP/FCC Food Grade
Sodium citrate is derived from the sodium salt of citric acid. Primarily, it is utilized as a food additive, either for flavoring or preservation. This substance imparts a distinctive tart taste to most lemon-lime soft drinks. Moreover, it acts as an anticoagulant for long-term blood storage. As a supplement, sodium citrate assists in re-establishing healthy pH levels and serves as an alkaline agent to deter the formation of kidney stones. Additionally, it functions as a potent antioxidant and is entirely safe for food consumption. Below are some common applications of sodium citrate:
Features
- 100% food grade.
- Food preserver.
- Flavor enhancer for foods and drinks, offering a salty & sour taste.
- Effective emulsifier.
- Acts as a pH buffer.
- Enables pH precision management for foods and drinks.
- Adds flavor to club soda.
- Net weight: 5 Lb.
- Ideal for molecular gastronomy spherification and modernist culinary techniques.
- Key ingredient for a creamy mac-n-cheese sauce.