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 |
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| 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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