- INCI Name:Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
- Ingredient Name:Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate
- Functions:Mineral Source, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Mineral Source, Stabilizer, Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Chelating Agent, Supplement
- Chemical Family:Organic Salts, Acids
Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is supplied in accordance with the current requirements of the European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur), the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), and the Commission Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012. Trisodium citrate dihydrate is a tribasic salt of citric acid. It is produced by complete neutralization of citric acid with high purity sodium hydroxide or carbonate and subsequent crystallization. Trisodium citrate dihydrate is widely used in foods, beverages and various technical applications mainly as buffering, sequestering or emulsifying agent. Trisodium citrate dihydrate occurs as white, granular crystals or as white, crystalline powder with a pleasant, salty taste. It is slightly deliquescent in moist air, freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol (96 %). Trisodium citrate dihydrate is a non-toxic, neutral salt with low reactivity. It is chemically stable if stored at ambient temperatures. Trisodium citrate dihydrate is fully biodegradable and can be disposed of with regular waste or sewage.