Tripotassium Citrate

 

Formula: C6H5K3O7.H2O    Formula Wt.:324.41     CAS No.:6100-05-6

 

In the food industry Tripotassium Citrate as a buffer, chelating agent, stabilizer, antioxidant, emulsifier, flavoring agent, etc.

 

  1. Sour agent: Potassium citrate could offer sour taste, improve food taste, widely used in carbonated drinks, juice, yogurt, jelly, condiments and so on.
  2. Retain food freshness: potassium citrate can effectively regulate the pH value of food, inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold, maintain the freshness and quality of food, is used in bacon production, jam production, improve the taste and extend the shelf life.
  3. Combustion additives: Potassium citrate is a good accelerant, which is used in high-grade cigarette paper to control the burning speed and ash of cigarette paper, also rich taste.
  4. Potassium citrate is also used in the pharmaceutical industry for hypokalemia and potassium deficiency and for alkalizing urine.