Calcium citrates (E333) can be derived from a number or sources. 333 (i) - Monocalcium citrate; 333 (ii) - Dicalcium citrate; 333 (iii) - Tricalcium citrate.

It is commonly used as a food additive (E333), usually as a preservative, but sometimes for flavor.

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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.

• Acidity regulator - Regulates the acidity or alkalinity of a food

• Firming agent - Helps maintain firmness of fruits and vegetables or interacts with gelling agents to strengthen food structure

• Sequestrant - A substance which controls the availability of a cation

• Stabiliser - A substance that maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food

Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!

Calcium citrate
Calcium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate (3:2)
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid calcium salt (2:3)
Tricalcium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Tricalcium citrate
Tricalcium dicitrate

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