Sodium Citrate as a Food Additive: A Key Player in the Chemical Industry

In the chemical industry, food additives represent a vital branch, and sodium citrate plays a pivotal role in the food industry.

Sodium citrate is primarily produced by fermenting starchy materials to generate citric acid, which is then neutralized with alkaline substances.In terms of its sources, the raw materials for preparing sodium citrate are predominantly derived from grains, giving it a safe and non-toxic nature. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) impose no restrictions on its daily intake, recognizing it as a non-toxic product.

Additionally, sodium citrate exhibits excellent biodegradability. After being diluted with large amounts of water, part of it converts into citric acid, which easily decomposes into carbon dioxide and water under the action of oxygen, heat, light, bacteria, and microorganisms.

In the food industry, sodium citrate has a wide range of applications. Due to its non-toxicity, pH-regulating properties, and good stability, it is often used as a flavoring agent to moderate the sour taste in foods and improve their flavor. For example, in soft drinks, it can make the taste more pleasant.

As a buffering agent, it maintains the acid-base balance of food systems. As an emulsifier, it helps different components in foods mix evenly. In the production of ice cream, for instance, it stabilizes the emulsification of oil, water, and other components. It can also serve as a bulking agent, stabilizer, and preservative to extend the shelf life of foods and maintain their quality.

Furthermore, when combined with citric acid, sodium citrate can be used as a gelling agent, nutritional supplement, and flavoring agent in various jams, jellies, fruit juices, beverages, cold drinks, dairy products, and pastries, enhancing the texture and taste of foods.

As a professional chemical company, we are committed to providing high-quality sodium citrate products for the food industry. We strictly control the production process to ensure that product quality meets national standards and industry requirements. From raw material procurement to production and processing, and then to quality inspection, we strive for excellence in every link to provide customers with safe and reliable food additive solutions.