Ammonium citrate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 3458-72-8

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Ammonium citrate is the ammonium salt of citric acid. The colourless, crystalline substance is highly soluble in water.

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Food additive (E 380)

Acidity regulator

Dye stabilizer

Ammonium citrates are especially used as a regulator for gelling processes with pectin

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer