About Trisodium Citrate
What is Trisodium Citrate?
Trisodium citrate, also known as sodium citrate or sodium citrate tribasic, is a sodium salt of citric acid. It is derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates by citric acid bacteria. Trisodium citrate is a white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water.
Trisodium citrate is widely used in the food industry as a food additive and preservative. Here are some common uses and functions of trisodium citrate:
1). Acidity Regulator: Trisodium citrate acts as an acidity regulator, helping to adjust the pH of food and beverage products. It can be used to decrease acidity or increase alkalinity, depending on the desired effect.
2). Emulsifier and Stabilizer: Trisodium citrate functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various food and beverage formulations. It helps to prevent separation of oil and water, enhance texture, and improve the shelf life of products.
3). Flavor Enhancer: Trisodium citrate can enhance the flavors of certain food and beverage products by reducing bitterness and improving the overall taste profile.
4). Antioxidant: Trisodium citrate has antioxidant properties, which can help prevent the oxidation of certain food components, thereby extending the shelf life of products and maintaining their quality.
5). Chelating Agent: Trisodium citrate acts as a chelating agent, which means it can bind with metal ions to prevent their interaction with other food components. This property is particularly useful in preserving the color, flavor, and stability of certain foods and beverages.
6). Pharmaceutical Applications: Trisodium citrate is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in tablet formulations, as a buffering agent in oral solutions, and as an anticoagulant in blood collection tubes.
It’s important to note that trisodium citrate is generally recognized as safe for consumption when used in accordance with approved levels and regulations. However, as with any food additive, it’s recommended to follow the specific guidelines and regulations set by local authorities.
Trade Process
Our trade process spreads across CIF, FOB, TTO, and TTT, depending on the buyer’s preference.
Here’s what they entail:
1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Here, the seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.
2). Freight On Board (FOB): Here, the seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
3). Tanker Take Over (TTO): Here, the buyer will take over the vessel, offload the product at their destination, and return it.
4). Tanker To Tanker (TTT): Here, the buyer uses their own vessel, long sides with the seller’s vessel, and then the cargo is transshipped when the transaction is fully settled.