Sodium Citrate, 5 Lb (Pound), Trisodium Citrate, Dihydrate, USP/FCC Food Grade Sodium citrate is derived from the sodium salt of citric acid. Primarily, it is utilized as a food additive, either for flavoring or preservation. This substance imparts a distinctive tart taste to most lemon-lime soft drinks. Moreover, it acts as an anticoagulant for long-term blood storage. As a supplement, sodium citrate assists in re-establishing healthy pH levels and serves as an alkaline agent to deter the formation of kidney stones. Additionally, it functions as a potent antioxidant and is entirely safe for food consumption. Below are some common applications of sodium citrate: Features - 100% food grade. - Food preserver. - Flavor enhancer for foods and drinks, offering a salty sour taste. - Effective emulsifier. - Acts as a pH buffer. - Enables pH precision management for foods and drinks. - Adds flavor to club soda. - Net weight: 5 Lb. - Ideal for molecular gastronomy spherification and modernist culinary techniques. - Key ingredient for a creamy mac-n-cheese sauce.