Ingredient · E331

Sodium Citrate As Needed

Auto-generated content. This description was generated automatically and is pending editorial review. Inaccuracies are possible. Found a mistake? Contact us.

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sodium citrate is commonly used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and preservative in foods. …

What it is

Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It is a white powder that is highly soluble in water. It is produced by the neutralization of citric acid, which can be derived from sources like corn or sugarcane through fermentation.

Why it's used

Sodium citrate is commonly used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and preservative in foods. It helps to prevent spoilage, stabilize mixtures, and control the pH. You can find it in jams, jellies, ice cream, processed cheeses, and baked goods.

Health notes

In the US, sodium citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is also approved as a food additive. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated sodium citrate and established acceptable daily intake levels. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns.

Allergen info

Sodium citrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sodium Citrate As Needed

Compare products →
Sort by: Sugar Protein Sodium Calories
SHURFINE Strawberry Preserves Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs SHURFINE Concord Grape Jelly Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs SHURFINE Concord Grape Jelly Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs SHURFINE Strawberry Preserves Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Preserves, Strawberry, Strawberry Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Preserves, Orange Maramalade, Orange Maramalade Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Concord Grape Jelly Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Jelly, Concord Grape, Concord Grape Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc. Strawberry Jam Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. Jelly, Concord Grape Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. Preserves, Strawberry Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc. Strawberry Preserves, Strawberry Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs
Citric Acid (13 products) High Fructose Corn Syrup (13 products) Corn Syrup (12 products) Pectin (10 products) Sugar (7 products) Strawberries (7 products) Concord Grape Juice (5 products) Water And Grape Juice Concentrate (4 products) Fruit Pectin (2 products) Orange Peel (1 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.