50g Tripotassium citrate E332 100% Pure , Food grade – USP/BP - frequently called Potassium Citrate
Tripotassium citrate is the common tribasic potassium salt of citric acid known as potassium citrate.
It is produced by complete neutralisation of citric acid with a high purity potassium source and subsequent crystallisation.
Tripotassium citrate is a non-toxic, slightly alkaline salt with low reactivity.
It is freely soluble in water and almost insoluble in ethanol
PH of a 5% solution : 8.7
It is chemically stable if stored at ambient temperatures, and must be protected from exposure to humidity
Usage :
In the food processing industry :
Tripotassium citrate is used as buffering ,sequestering , flavoring or emulsifying agent, .
It can be used in dairy products, jelly, jam, meat and bakery
It also can be used as emulsifier in cheese and as a source of potassium ions for kappa carrageenan and gellan gums.
It usually replaces trisodium citrate whenever a low sodium content is desired.
In pharmaceuticals :
Tripotassium citrate is used as a potassium source and as an active ingredient to treat urinary duct stones and gout
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