| FEMA | N/A |
| CAS | 18996-35-5 |
| EINECS | 242-734-6 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
| CoE Number | N/A |
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| Odor | N/A |
| Flavor | N/A |
| Material Notes | Preservative Monosodium citrate, or sodium dihydrogen citrate, is an acid salt with the chemical formula NaH2C6H5O7, or C3H4OH(COOH)2COONa. Since it has two remaining open spots on the citrate anion, it is used as a relatively strong sequestrant. It is used to prevent platelet clumping in blood samples. It is one of the 3 citric acid salts. (Wikipedia) Used in food processing as an emulsifying agent, pH control agent, colour control agent, flavouring agent and modifier. Used in conjunction with ascorbate or erythorbate derivs. as a cure accelerator in processed meat products Trisodium citrate, sometimes referred to simply as sodium citrate, possesses a saline, mildly tart flavor. Sodium citrate is chiefly used as a food additive E331, usually for flavor or as a preservative. Sodium citrate is employed as a flavoring agent in certain varieties of club soda. Sodium citrate is common as an ingredient in Bratwurst, lemon-lime and citrus soft drinks, such as Ting, Chinotto, and some Ocean Spray juices, contributing to their tart tastes, and can also be found in such energy drinks as Rockstar and Red Bull. (Wikipedia) |