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Technical Datas

Items	Standards
Content(On Dry Basis),w/%	99.0-100.5
Light Transmittance,w/% ≥	95
Chlorides(Cl),w/% ≤	0.005
Sulfates,w/% ≤	0.015
Oxalates,w/% ≤	0.03
Total Arsenic(As),mg/kg ≤	1
Lead(Pb),mg/kg ≤	2
Alkalinity	Pass Test
Loss on Drying,w/%	3.0-6.0
Easily Carbonize Substances, ≤	1
Insoluble Substances	Pass Test
Calcium Salt,w/% ≤	0.02
Ferric Salt,mg/kg ≤	5

Uses and Applications

1. Food Industry (E332)

-Potassium citrate serves multiple functions in food processing:

-Acidity Regulator & pH Control Agent: Adjusts and stabilizes pH in beverages, dairy products, and processed foods

-Emulsifier & Stabilizer: Prevents fat separation and improves texture in processed cheese and ice cream

-Flavor Enhancer: Enhances flavor in jellies, margarines, and certain cheeses

-Nutrient Supplement: Provides potassium enrichment in infant formula and other foods

-Sequestrant: Chelates metal ions to prevent oxidation and discoloration

-Sodium-Free Alternative: Preferred over sodium citrate in low-sodium and health-conscious products

-Specific Applications: infant formula, beverages, dairy products, processed cheese, jellies, and margarines

2. Industrial Applications

-Buffer Solutions: Used in biochemical and chemical processes

-Electrolyte Replacement: Applied in various industrial formulations

-Paper Making & Gilding: Used in specialized manufacturing processes

-Detergent Builder: Eco-friendly alternative in phosphate-free detergents (Note: this reference is for sodium citrate but applies to potassium citrate as well)

-Environmental Protection: Used for SO₂ tail gas absorption