To learn how to use sodium citrate, read the text below. Sodium citrate, also known as sour salt, citric salt, or trisodium citrate, is a crystalline salt found naturally in citrus fruits. Produced by a chemical reaction during the fermentation of citric acid, these white crystals have a salty, slightly sour taste that is often used as a flavoring for a variety of beverages such as juices, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Easily soluble in water, glycerol and other organic solvents. Decomposes when overheated. Sodium citrate has less moisture than citric acid, so it is less prone to cooking and is preferred in important formulations such as dry mixes, immediate medicines or tablets. It is used when a buffer effect is required compared to pure acid (for example, there are acid-sensitive substances). Learn how to use it to learn more about it.
In food production, we can use it as an emulsifier, flavoring, preservative and buffer. A useful quality of sodium citrate is that it reduces the acidity of foods and liquid solutions, so it allows spherical and reverse sphericalization using fully acidic materials. Sodium citrate can be used in cheese production. Sodium citrate in cheese allows proteins to become more soluble, resulting in a smooth emulsion. Instead, it creates a smooth, creamy texture. It can be used as a main ingredient in beverages. It is a common ingredient in bratwarts and is also used to help sour taste in commercial and ready-to-drink beverages and beverage mixtures. In ice cream, we can use it to prevent fat cohesion. By using sodium citrate we can optimize the safety and quality of snacks, cereals, bakery products and products such as french fries without affecting the production process. Sodium citrate can be used in soy and bakery products, confectionery, dairy, fruits, vegetables, seafood, cereals, snacks, fast food, baby food, milk powder and sauces. Preservatives can be used to prevent fruits and vegetables from turning brown.
In the pharmaceutical industry, it can be used as an anticoagulant, phlegm reducer and diuretic. Sodium citrate and citric acid can be used to acidify urine and prevent kidney stones. Sodium citrate is also useful as a buffer and neutralizer of stomach acid. Sodium citrate medications are sometimes recommended for the treatment of mild bladder inflammation. They can help relieve discomfort, although there is no strong evidence of benefit. They work by acidifying the urine. Sodium is broken down into sodium bicarbonate, which reduces the acidity of the urine and causes the excretion of substances that cause kidney stones. Works by neutralizing excess acid in the blood and urine. Sodium citrate with calcium ion chelate prevents the activation of the clotting cascade. This substance is used in effervescent tablets.
It can be used in deodorants, hair care products, soaps and skin care products, cleansers and detergents.
It is one of the main components of cleaning products. In industry, it reduces water hardness. Helps cleanse the soil, especially in acidic soils. Calcium and rust layers are used as industrial cleaners to clean steam blocks and hot water systems. As a chemical varnish, we can use citric acid and sodium citrate to purify aluminum, copper and other metal surfaces. It can be used as a buffering and complexing agent in plating baths. We can use it in construction and textile industries. It removes sulfur from the flue gas. We can use it in adhesives, agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, construction, inks, metal surface treatment, extraction and refining of ore, paper, plastics, polymers and leather. It is usually very concentrated in food grade. It should be diluted and not consumed directly in concentrated form.