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Is Sodium Citrates vegetarian?

Sodium Citrates

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Sodium citrates are the sodium salts of citric acid, including monosodium, disodium, and trisodium citrate. They are used as acidity regulators, emulsifying salts, and preservatives in food and cosmetic products.

Also known as 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Monodium Salt, Citric acid sodium salt, Disodium citrate, Monosodium citrate, natrii citras, Sodium citrate, Trisodium citrate
INCI name Sodium Citrates
E number E331
INS number 331
CAS number 18996-35-5
EC number 242-734-6
CosIng ID 56900
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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