What Is Potassium Citrate?
Potassium citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid, widely used in the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries. It serves as a buffering agent, emulsifier, and source of potassium in a broad range of formulations.
At LiquidShop, we supply bulk food-grade potassium citrate to formulators across Canada who need reliable, high-purity ingredients.
Key Properties of Potassium Citrate
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Chemical formula: K3C6H5O7
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Appearance: White, granular powder
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Solubility: Highly soluble in water
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Taste: Mildly salty, less bitter than other potassium salts
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pH buffering: Helps maintain stable pH in formulations
Applications in Food and Beverage
Beverage Formulation
Potassium citrate is a preferred ingredient in sports drinks, electrolyte beverages, and functional waters. It provides bioavailable potassium while acting as a pH buffer, helping maintain flavour stability throughout the product's shelf life.
Dietary Supplements
As a highly bioavailable form of potassium, potassium citrate is commonly used in supplement formulations. It is gentler on the digestive system compared to other potassium compounds.
Dairy and Processed Foods
In the dairy industry, potassium citrate serves as an emulsifying salt, particularly in processed cheese manufacturing. It helps maintain smooth texture and prevents separation.
Confectionery
Potassium citrate is used in confectionery to control acidity and improve the texture of gummy and gelatin-based products.
Why Formulators Choose Potassium Citrate
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Dual function: Provides both potassium supplementation and pH control
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Clean label friendly: Recognized as a safe, natural ingredient
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Excellent solubility: Dissolves easily in water-based formulations
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Stability: Does not degrade under normal storage conditions
Sourcing Bulk Potassium Citrate in Canada
LiquidShop's food-grade potassium citrate is available in bulk quantities for beverage manufacturers, supplement producers, and food processors. We provide consistent quality and ship across Canada.
Looking for other electrolyte ingredients? Check out our sodium citrate and full ingredient catalog.
