Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Food Grade - pH Buffer, Sequestrant, Emulsifier for Dairy & Beverage
Price:
discuss personally
MOQ:
10tons
Delivery Time:
about 6 weeks
Brand:
sichuan hongjian
Product Description
Sodium Citrate Dihydrate Food Grade
A multifunctional pH buffer, sequestrant, and emulsifier specifically formulated for dairy and beverage applications. Chemical formula: C₆H₅Na₃O₇·2H₂O
Product Overview
Sodium citrate dihydrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, appearing as white crystalline granules or powder with a salty and slightly sour taste. This safe, efficient, and multifunctional organic acid salt combines pH buffering, metal ion sequestration, emulsification/stabilization, and flavor modification capabilities.
Key Features & Benefits
- Excellent water solubility and biocompatibility
- Non-toxic with mild taste profile
- Effective pH buffer across range 3-6
- Superior metal ion sequestration properties
- Environmentally friendly and readily biodegradable
Core Applications
Food & Beverage Industry
- Acidity Regulator & Buffer (E331): Maintains system stability in jams, jellies, candies, beverages, meat products, and condiments
- Emulsifier & Stabilizer: Prevents oil-water separation in processed cheese, non-dairy cream, and ice cream
- Metal Ion Sequestrant: Chelates iron and copper ions to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life
- Flavor Enhancer: Mitigates harshness and improves overall flavor profile
Pharmaceutical & Personal Care
- Anticoagulant: Key component in ACD blood preservation solutions
- Diuretic & Urine Alkalinizer: Used in medical formulations
- pH Buffer & Stabilizer: For injectable formulations and oral rehydration salts
- Personal Care: pH adjuster and chelating agent in shampoos, body washes, and toothpaste
Industrial Applications
- Detergent Builder: Environmentally friendly phosphate alternative for water softening
- Water Treatment: Component in corrosion and scale inhibitors for boiler and cooling systems
- Metal Treatment: Complexing agent in cyanide-free electroplating baths
Specialized Uses
- Concrete retarder for extended setting times
- Photography fixing bath component
- Textile dyeing mordant and pH regulator
Quality Specifications
Strict compliance with national food additive standards (GB 1886.25) and international standards (FCC, USP). Available in Food Grade and Industrial Grade with stringent requirements for purity, heavy metals, oxalate content, clarity, and microbiological specifications.
Safety Information:
Sodium citrate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Metabolized to citric acid and bicarbonate with no accumulation in the body. Used as needed within Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines.
Product Advantages
Our sodium citrate dihydrate features high purity, white color, rapid dissolution, clear transparent solution, and stable quality. We provide technical support for formulation optimization and application-specific solutions.
Ideal for food and beverage manufacturers, dairy plants, pharmaceutical companies, personal care product firms, detergent producers, and chemical plants requiring reliable pH control, system stabilization, or metal ion sequestration.
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Company
Sichuan Hongjian Xinyi Technology Co., Ltd.
Location
604, 6th Floor, Unit 2, Building 1, No. 9 Vanke Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu
Contact Person
Leo Yang