The three forms of salt are collectively known by the
E number E331.
Applications
Food
Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as
emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy. It reduces the acidity of food as well. It is generally considered safe and is considered GRAS by the FDA. [1]
Blood clotting inhibitor
Sodium citrate is used to prevent
donated blood from clotting in storage. It is also used in a laboratory, before an operation, to determine whether a person's blood is too thick and might cause a blood clot, or if the blood is too thin to safely operate. Sodium citrate is used in medical contexts as an
alkalinizing agent in place of
sodium bicarbonate,[2] to neutralize excess acid in the blood and urine.[3]
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