1. Product Description

Ammonium Citrate Tribasic (Food Grade) is the triammonium salt of citric acid, manufactured under strict hygiene controls to meet stringent food safety standards. Available as a clear solution or white crystalline powder, it is a highly soluble and clean-label friendly ingredient that provides superior control over acidity and metal ion activity in food systems.

2. Chemical & Physical Properties

• Chemical Name: Triammonium Citrate

• CAS Number: 3458-72-8

• INS / E Number: INS 380 / E 380 (where applicable)

• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₇N₃O₇

• Appearance: Clear, colorless solution or white, crystalline powder.

• Odor: Faint, characteristic odor.

• Solubility: Freely soluble in water.

• pH (1% solution): Approximately 8.0 - 9.5

3. Typical Specifications (Food Grade)

• Assay (on dry basis): ≥ 98.5%

• Loss on Drying: ≤ 2.0%

• Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 5 mg/kg

• Arsenic (As): ≤ 1 mg/kg

• Lead (Pb): ≤ 1 mg/kg

• Chlorides (Cl): ≤ 50 mg/kg

• Sulfates (SO₄): ≤ 50 mg/kg

• Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1%

• Microbiological Standards: Total plate count, yeast & mold, E. coli, and Salmonella meet standard food ingredient criteria.

• *Available in various solution concentrations (e.g., 50% w/w) to suit your processing needs.*

4. Applications in Food & Beverage

Ammonium Citrate Tribasic is a key functional ingredient for modern food processing:

• Dairy & Cheese Processing: As an emulsifying salt in processed cheese and cheese spreads, it promotes protein hydration and fat emulsification, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous texture and sliceability.

• Beverages: Acts as a pH regulator and buffering agent in soft drinks, juices, and sports drinks to maintain consistent acidity and flavor profile.

• Bakery & Cereal Products: Used as a dough pH adjuster and a component of baking powders for controlled leavening.

• Jams, Jellies & Preserves: Functions as a gelling aid and pH controller in combination with pectin.

• Powdered Foods & Seasonings: Acts as an anti-caking agent and free-flow agent.

• General Food Processing: Serves as an effective sequestrant (chelating agent) to bind trace metal ions (e.g., iron, copper) that can catalyze oxidation, thereby preventing rancidity, discoloration, and flavor loss.

5. Features & Benefits

• Effective pH Control: Provides strong and stable buffering capacity in the neutral to mildly alkaline range.

• Clean Label Potential: Recognized as a safe food additive (INS 380/E 380) and can be labeled as "ammonium citrate" or "food acid regulator."

• Dual Functionality: Combines the benefits of buffering (pH control) and sequestration (metal chelation) in one ingredient.

• Improves Texture & Stability: Essential for creating consistent, high-quality textures in dairy and emulsified products.

• Extends Shelf Life: By controlling pH and inhibiting metal-catalyzed spoilage, it helps maintain product freshness and quality.

• Manufacturing Reliability: Sourced and produced with the consistent quality and documentation required by the food industry.

6. Packaging & Storage

• Solution: 30 kg polyethylene drums, 250 kg HDPE drums, or 1000 kg IBC totes.

• Powder: 25 kg multi-ply paper bags with an inner food-grade polyethylene liner.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly sealed. For solutions, avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures to prevent ammonia loss.

• Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored under recommended conditions.

7. Regulatory Status (Food Grade)

Our product is manufactured to comply with global food safety standards:

• Compliance: Meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC).

• GRAS Status: Generally Recognized As Safe for its intended uses in food.

• International Approvals: Approved for use as a food additive in many regions (e.g., permitted in the EU as E 380).

• Certifications: Available with supporting documentation such as Food Grade Certificate of Analysis (CoA), GMP Statement, and can be supplied with Kosher and Halal certificates upon request.

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COA - E380 - Ammonium citrate.pdf