Sodium Citrate — Bulk Food Grade
Sodium Citrate (Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, E331iii) is a white granular powder functioning as an acidity regulator, buffering agent, and emulsifying salt. Freely soluble in water, it is one of the most versatile food additives used across beverage, dairy, and processed food manufacturing.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 6132-04-3
- Purity / Grade
- 99.0-100.5%
- E-Number
- E331
- Characters
- White crystalline powder
- Identification
- Passes test
- Loss on drying (water)
- 10.0 - 13.0 %
- Readily Carbonisable Substances
- Passes test
- Acidity or Alkalinity
- Passes test
- pH (5% solution)
- 7.5 - 9.0
- Sulfate (SO4)
- ≤ 150 mg/kg
- Oxalate
- ≤ 100 mg/kg
- Chloride (Cl)
- ≤ 50 mg/kg
- Lead (Pb)
- ≤ 2 mg/kg
- Arsenic (As)
- ≤ 1 mg/kg
- Mercury (Hg)
- ≤ 1 mg/kg
- Heavy metals
- ≤ 10 mg/kg
- Tartrate
- Passes test
Common Uses
- Acidity regulator and pH buffer in beverages and juice products
- Emulsifying salt in processed cheese and cheese sauce formulations
- Anticoagulant and stabilizer in dairy and gelatin-based products
- Flavour modifier and tartness reducer in citrus beverages
- Sequestrant and water softener in food processing applications
Specifications
- CAS: 6132-04-3
- E Number: E331iii
- Appearance: White granular powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Grade: Food grade
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Under Canadian regulations, finished products containing vitamins, minerals, or amino acids marketed for health purposes may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before sale. This product is sold as a food-grade ingredient for formulation purposes only. Not intended for direct individual consumption as a supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Sodium Citrate — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Sodium Citrate — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.