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Trisodium Citrate (E331) | API
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What is trisodium citrate?
Trisodium citrate, also known as sodium citrate, is the sodium salt of citric acid. This versatile raw material is used as an acidity regulator, buffer and complexing agent in numerous industrial applications. Thanks to its good water solubility and reliable performance, trisodium citrate is a tried-and-tested ingredient in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and technical industries.
What is trisodium citrate used for?
Trisodium citrate is used to regulate and stabilise the pH value and to chelate metal ions. It thus helps to improve product stability and process reliability. Depending on the application, trisodium citrate is used both as a single functional ingredient and in combination with other citrates, acidifiers or phosphates.
In which applications is trisodium citrate used?
In the food industry, trisodium citrate is used as an acidity regulator and stabiliser in, amongst other things, drinks, processed cheese, desserts, confectionery and processed foods. In pharmaceutical products, it serves, for example, as a buffer or a component of various formulations. Trisodium citrate is also used in the cosmetics industry to adjust pH levels. Furthermore, the raw material is used in cleaning products, water treatment and other technical applications where reliable complexation of metal ions is required.
What are the advantages of trisodium citrate?
Trisodium citrate offers the benefits of high water solubility, good buffering capacity and versatile applications. It supports stable formulations, improves product quality and can be easily integrated into a wide variety of manufacturing processes. Thanks to its versatile properties, trisodium citrate is one of the established functional raw materials in numerous industrial sectors.
Why source trisodium citrate from a reliable distributor?
As an experienced distributor, we offer trisodium citrate of consistently high quality for a range of industrial applications. Our customers benefit from secure sourcing, reliable supply chains and expert advice on selecting the right product specification to meet their individual requirements.

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