Sodium Citrate, 1Lb (Pound), TriSodium Citrate, Dihydrate, USP/FCC Food Grade Sodium citrate derives from the sodium salt of citric acid. It’s mostly used as a food additive typically for flavor or as a preservative. Sodium citrate gives most lemon-lime soft drinks their signature tart flavor. Medically, it acts as an anticoagulant in blood so it can be stored for long periods of time. As a supplement, the salt can help restore healthy pH levels. When taken as a supplement Sodium Citrate acts as an alkaline agent to prevent kidney stones. Sodium citrate is a great antioxidant and is 100% food safe. Sodium Citrate has many more applications, these are just some common ones. 100% food grade Food preserver Great seasoning and flavoring (salty sour) for food and beverages Excellent emulsifier Use as a pH buffer Manage pH precision for food beverages Flavoring for club soda Net Weight 1 Lb Excellent for molecular gastronomy spherification and modernist cooking Sodium Citrate is used to make awesome mac-n-cheese sauce