What is Sodium citrate?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Sodium citrate is a sodium salt of citric acid. As a food additive, it belongs to the sodium citrates group.
Why is it in the product?
Sodium citrate controls acidity. As an emulsifying salt, it keeps fat and water from separating in processed cheese.
Where is it found?
You can find sodium citrates (E 331) in products such as processed cheese, soft drinks and jams.
Other names
E 331, Natriumcitrate, Natriumsalze der Citronensäure, Sodium citrate, Sodium citrates, Citrato de sodio, Citratos de sodio
Source
EU Regulations 1333/2008 and 231/2012
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