Potassium Citrate FCC

Potassium Citrate is a highly soluable monohydrate salt, derived from Citric Acid and available as a while crystalline granular material. This product is very hygroscopic and must be protected during storage from exposure to high temperatures and relative humidities. It may be used as a partial or complete replacement for Sodium Citrate when reduced sodium or sodium free products are desired. The subsitution of potassium salt for sodium citrate will reduce the sodium content by 720 mg per 100 g product at a 3% salt level. It can be used to reduce sodium content in beverages, gelatin desserts, confections, jams, and jellies. Federal Standards of Identity for processed cheese allow the use of potassium citrate as an emulsifying salt. It 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.

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