Trisodium Citrate
Also known as: E331iii, E331
Trisodium citrate is FDA GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1751 with no upper limit beyond GMP, and EFSA-authorized with no numerical ADI necessary. Generally considered safe at typical use levels.
What it is
Trisodium citrate (E331iii) is the sodium salt of citric acid, used as an acidity regulator, emulsifier, and sequestrant.
Acidity regulator; emulsifier salt (especially in cheese); buffering and chelating agent.
Why it's flagged
- sodium contribution
What regulators actually say
"Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid... generally recognized as safe."
"EFSA re-evaluation of citric acid (E 330) and its sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium and magnesium salts found no safety concerns."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1751.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized (E 331); no numerical ADI necessary.
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