Sodium citrate
Sodium citrate is a food ingredient that is commonly used in various processed foods. It is a type of salt that is made from citric acid, which is naturally found in citrus fruits like lemons and limes. Sodium citrate can also be produced synthetically in a lab to be used in food manufacturing.
To make sodium citrate, citric acid is combined with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate, creating a neutral and stable salt. This process helps sodium citrate to act as an emulsifier and a preservative in food products. It is often used to control acidity, improve texture, and enhance the shelf life of foods.
You may find sodium citrate listed on food labels for products like processed cheese, ice cream, jams, and carbonated beverages. It helps regulate acidity in these foods, giving them a smoother texture and preventing separation. Sodium citrate also plays a role in maintaining the taste and quality of processed foods over time.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Sodium citrate
Asda Apricot JamRitz Bakefuls Cream Cheese & Onion
Hartley's Best of Raspberry Seedless Jam
Hartley's Best of Strawberry Seedless Jam
Asda Blackcurrant Jam
Activia Blueberry Yogurts
Munch Bunch Double Up Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino - Skimmed Milk
McDonald's Caramel Iced Frappé
Dairylea Cheese Slices
Mr Kipling Cherry Bakewells
Müller Corner Bliss Raspberry Greek Style Yogurt
Sainsbury's Cranberry Chilli Jam, Taste the Difference
Go Ahead Crispy Slices Apple Bars
Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert
Belvita Duo Crunch Strawberry Multipack
Mr Kipling Exceedingly Good... Raspberry Sponge Puddings
Asda Extra Special Blackcurrant Jam
Asda Extra Special Hand Finished Salted Caramel & Chocolate Cake
Asda Extra Special Raspberry Jam
Activia Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts
Activia Fat Free Cherry Yogurts
Activia Fat Free Peach Yogurts
Activia Fat Free Raspberry Yogurts
Activia Fat Free Strawberry Yogurt
