USA Origin-Pure Potassium Citrate 1 Pound Bulk Bag-Heat Sealed
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Potassium citrate is a highly soluble monohydrate salt, derived from citric acid and available as a crystalline granular material. Potassium citrate may be used as a partial or complete replacement for sodium citrate when reduced sodium or sodium free products are desired. Federal Standards of Identity for processed cheese allow the use of potassium citrate as an emulsifying salt. The substitution of potassium salt for sodium citrate will reduce the sodium content by 720 mg per 100 g product at 3% salt level. Potassium citrate will reduce sodium content in beverages, gelatin desserts, confections, jams and jellies. Potassium citrate may also be used as a source of potassium ion either as a nutritional supplement or to maximize gelation of kappa-carrageenan gels in applications such as surimi analogues Formula K3C6H5O7·H2O Molecular Weight 324.42 Potassium Content 36.1 - 37.2 % Loss on Drying 3 – 6 % pH (5 g/100 ml at 25ºC) 7.5 – 9.0 Solubility (g/100 ml at 25°C) Water 190 Alcohol Insoluble Ether Insoluble