Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate
What is Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate?
Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It is a weak base and is often used to buffer acids. Sodium sulfate is the sodium salt of sulfuric acid. Both are synthesized or derived from natural sources.
Is Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate vegan?
Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate gluten-free?
Sodium citrate and sodium sulfate are not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and do not contain gluten.
Is Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate used for?
Sodium citrate is used as a food additive to control acidity and as a preservative.
Is Sodium Citrate And Sodium Sulfate safe?
Sodium citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Sodium citrate is used as a food additive to control acidity and as a preservative. It is also used to emulsify fats and oils, making it useful in processed cheeses and ice cream. Sodium sulfate is less common as a direct food additive but can be used in some baking applications.
Health notes
Sodium citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a common component of food and is not associated with adverse health effects at typical consumption levels. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sodium citrate and found it to have no safety concerns. Sodium sulfate is also considered safe for consumption.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Sodium citrate and sodium sulfate are not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and do not contain gluten.
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