E380 - Tri-ammonium Citrate

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Characteristics: Ammonium citrate is a white powder or crystals with a strong sour taste, dissolves well in water. The substance is found in some plants - fruits, twigs of conifers

Characteristic:

Ammonium citrate is a white powder or crystals with a strong sour taste, soluble in water. The substance is found in some plants - fruits, twigs of conifers, cotton leaves.

The ammonium salt of citric acid is formed by a reaction between citric acid and ammonia. E 380 may contain some impurities in the form of other types of citrates.

Usage:

The additive is used as a stabilizer, acidity regulator and others. Gives melted cheese a slightly sour taste, makes the texture more elastic and prolongs shelf life because it creates unfavorable conditions for the development of bacteria. It is used as a stabilizer in the production of meat semi-finished products (up to 3 g / kg). Together with other citrates, E 380 restores the salt balance needed for milk to be stable to high temperatures. As an acid regulator it is used in the production of jam, marmalades, bakery and confectionery products (up to 10 g / kg). It is also added to juices, margarines, vegetable and animal fats (up to 100 mg per kg). Ammonium citrate is also used as an emulsifier.

In addition to the food industry, the substance is used in the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics.

Human effects:

There are no restrictions on the permissible daily dose of the supplement. When ingested, it breaks down into citric acid and ammonia. Citric acid is found in many living organisms (including humans) and is involved in biochemical processes. Ammonium salts of citric acid (including ammonium citrates) are approved for use in all EU countries except Germany.

At high concentrations of the substance in food production, liver dysfunction is possible. People allergic to monosodium glutamate should avoid or limit the use of ammonium citrate if possible.

E380 - Tri-ammonium Citrate

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