Product Description

Ammonium Citrate is a water-soluble ammonium salt of citric acid widely used as a food additive, pH regulator, and nutritional supplement in feed formulations. It provides buffering properties, stabilizes flavors, and enhances mineral bioavailability in food and feed systems.

It is commonly used in bakery, dairy, beverage, and animal nutrition applications due to its mild acidity and excellent solubility.

Chemical & Physical Properties

• ✓ Chemical Name: Ammonium Citrate

• ✓ CAS Number: 3458-72-8

• ✓ Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₇

• ✓ Appearance: White crystalline powder

• ✓ Odor: Odorless

• ✓ Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol

• ✓ pH (1% solution): ~4.0–5.0

• ✓ Bulk Density: ~0.7 g/cm³

• ✓ Stability: Stable under dry storage; avoid moisture

• ✓ Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage conditions

Typical Specifications

• ✓ Assay (Purity): ≥ 99.0%

• ✓ Moisture: ≤ 2.0%

• ✓ Ammonium Content: conforms to food/feed grade

• ✓ Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm

• ✓ Lead (Pb): ≤ 2 ppm

• ✓ Arsenic (As): ≤ 3 ppm

• ✓ Appearance: White crystalline powder

Applications

• ✓ Food additive: pH regulator, stabilizer, flavor enhancer in bakery, dairy, and beverages

• ✓ Feed additive: improves mineral bioavailability in animal feed premixes

• ✓ Beverages: buffering agent for functional drinks and syrups

• ✓ Nutritional supplements: supports ammonium and citrate balance

• ✓ Industrial: used in specialty chemical formulations and buffer systems

Features & Benefits

• ✅ Water-soluble and easy to incorporate into dry or liquid formulations

• ✅ Mild acidity for safe use in food and feed

• ✅ Enhances mineral utilization in animal nutrition

• ✅ Stabilizes flavors and buffers pH in processed foods

• ✅ Consistent quality suitable for bulk production

• ✅ Reliable supply for industrial and commercial use

• ✅ Non-toxic and environmentally safe

Packaging & Storage

• ✅ Packaging: 25 kg bags, 500 kg jumbo bags, or customized packaging

• ✅ Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep sealed to prevent moisture absorption

Quality & Documentation

Attachments
Download COA for detailed specifications andpurity.

COA - Food - Ammonium citrate.pdf

Please contact us for the latest documents or customized specifications.

Supplier Information

We supply Ammonium Citrate to global markets including the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Stable supply, strict quality control, and professional export service.

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