E331 TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
E331 TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
Food Grade E331 (Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate) Supplier | Sodium Citrate Exporter
E331 Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is a high purity food grade sodium citrate (E331(ii)) widely used as an acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer in the global food and beverage industry.
Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is the hydrated form of sodium citrate (E331) containing two water molecules, making it highly suitable for aqueous food systems, beverages, dairy products, and pharmaceutical applications.
We are a global supplier and exporter of Food Grade E331 Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate serving food, beverage, dairy, and industrial manufacturers worldwide.
CHEMICAL INFORMATION (E331)
Product Name: Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate
E Number: E331(ii)
CAS Number: 6132-04-3
EC Number: 200-675-3
Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7 · 2H2O
Synonyms: Sodium Citrate, Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, TSC Dihydrate, Citric Acid Trisodium Salt Dihydrate
WHAT IS E331 TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE?
E331 Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is the hydrated sodium salt of citric acid, widely used in food processing for pH control, emulsification, and stabilization.
Unlike the anhydrous form, the dihydrate form contains crystal water, making it ideal for liquid and water-based food systems.
It is widely used in:
Beverages
Dairy products
Processed foods
Pharmaceutical solutions
KEY FUNCTIONS OF TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (E331)
Acidity regulator (pH control agent)
Buffering agent
Emulsifier
Stabilizer
Sequestrant (metal ion binding agent)
FOOD INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
🧀 DAIRY INDUSTRY
Processed cheese emulsification
Prevents fat separation
Improves meltability and texture
🥤 BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Controls acidity in juices and soft drinks
Enhances flavor balance
Used in functional beverages
🍬 FOOD PROCESSING
Jams, jellies, sauces, confectionery
Stabilizes pH and texture
Improves product consistency
🥄 PHARMACEUTICAL & LIQUID SYSTEMS
Buffering agent in solutions
Used in oral and intravenous formulations
Stabilizes active ingredients
ADVANTAGES OF DIHYDRATE FORM (E331(ii))
Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate provides:
Excellent solubility in water-based systems
Stable performance in liquid formulations
Ideal for dairy and beverage applications
Widely accepted global food additive standard
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
White crystalline powder or granules
Odorless
Highly soluble in water
Insoluble in ethanol
Stable under normal storage conditions
INDUSTRIAL & TECHNICAL USES
Beyond food applications, E331 Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is used in:
Pharmaceutical formulations (buffer systems)
Detergent industry (water softening agent)
Cleaning products (chelating agent)
Water treatment applications
GLOBAL E331 SUPPLIER & EXPORTER
We supply Food Grade Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate (E331(ii)) to:
Food manufacturers
Beverage producers
Dairy processors
Pharmaceutical companies
Industrial chemical distributors
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