Tripotassium Citrate Alternative names: E332

Description

Tripotassium Citrate is the common Tribasic Potassium Salt of Citric Acid, also known as Potassium Citrate. It is produced by complete neutralisation of Citric Acid with a high purity Potassium source and subsequent crystallisation. Tripotassium Citrate is used in foods, beverages, and technical applications as a buffering, sequestering or emulsifying agent. It usually replaces Trisodium Citrate whenever low sodium content is desired. In pharmaceuticals it is used as a Potassium source and as active ingredient to treat urinary duct stones. When added to oral care products, Tripotassium Citrate is often an active ingredient to reduce the sensitivity of the teeth in toothpastes.

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