Orku Sodium Citrate is a food grade powder supplied in a 5Kg resealable tub for food and drink use. Also sold as Trisodium Citrate, it is a sodium salt of citric acid that occurs naturally in many citrus fruits and has a sour, salty taste when added to food.
It is commonly used as an acidity regulator to balance alkalinity and reduce acidity in food and liquids, and as a flavour additive that helps stop fruit and vegetables from browning. In cheesemaking it emulsifies oils so cheese melts without becoming greasy, and it is a builder in phosphate-free laundry and dishwashing products.
What is Sodium Citrate?
Sodium citrate may is a sodium salt of citric acid occurring naturally in many citric fruits. It has a sour salty taste when added to foods.It is commonly used as an acidity regulator in food and drinks, as an emulsifier for oils, and as a laundry product builder.
Common names: Trisodium Citrate, Trisodium salt, Dihydrate, Dehydrate.
Ingredients: Sodium Citrate (E331)
Suggested Uses of Sodium Citrate
pH Adjuster
Balances the alkalinity to rapidly reduce the acidity of food and liquids.
Preservative & Food Additive
Food additive for flavour and to stop fruit and vegetables from browning
Laundry Products
Sodium Citrate is used as a builder in phosphate-free, heavy duty laundry products, hard surface cleaners, hand dishwashing products and automatic dishwashing products.
Antioxidant in food
An antioxidant in food as well as sequestrant, improving the quality and stability of food. It dissolves easily and acts instantaneously.
Emulsifying Agent
Emulsifier for oils in the cheesemaking process. Sodium citrate allows cheese to melt without becoming greasy.
Package Includes
Sodium Citrate Powder in resealable bucket / tub.