Sodium Citrate E331

Sodium citrates (E331) are sodium salts of citric acid, which is an intermediate product of energy metabolism and a component of every living cell. In food, citrates are used as complexing agents, acidifiers, acidity regulators, and melting salts. Sodium citrates are generally approved for use in food, play a special role in gelling with pectin, and are also commonly found in condensed and dried milk, pre-packaged sliced fruits, vegetables and potatoes, fruit and vegetable preserves, confectionery and desserts, as well as in meat products.