Potassium citrate is a kind of citrate, chemical formula is C6H5K3O7, molecular weight 306.39500, white, slightly hygrohytic crystalline powder. Odorless, saline taste, soluble in water, slowly soluble in glycerin, insoluble in alcohol, salty and cool taste. As a stabilizer and pH buffer agent. Can be used for all kinds of food, according to the production needs of appropriate use. Medically, it can be used to control uric acid or cystine from or kidney stones, for prevention and treatment of hypokalemia and alkalization of urine.
Applications
- Food industry
- As acidity regulator, stabilizer and coagulant, quality improver, etc. Potassium citrate as an acidic flavoring: used in canning, fruit juice, wine and confectionery
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Potassium citrate is the most commonly used drug to prevent calculi. Potassium citrate prevents body joint pain and so on
- Agriculture: can be made into efficient compound fertilizer
- Industry: Potassium citrate has a washing effect because it prevents contaminants from decoloring.
