Comparing E331 - Sodium citrates vs E576 - Sodium gluconate
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What is e331 in food?
E331 is sodium citrates—the mono-, di-, and trisodium salts of citric acid—used mainly as acidity regulators/buffers, sequestrants, and emulsifying salts in foods like soft drinks and processed cheese.
How are sodium citrates used in molecular gastronomy?
They’re used to adjust and buffer pH, chelate calcium, and act as an emulsifying salt—commonly to make ultra-smooth, meltable cheese sauces and to tune acidity/calcium levels for techniques like spherification and stabilizing foams.
What are sodium citrates degradation byproducts?
Under normal food use they’re stable; with strong heating/combustion they decompose to carbon oxides (CO2/CO) and sodium oxides (and related inorganic residues).
Why does sodium citrates burn?
It isn’t flammable; any “burning” sensation typically comes from irritation of skin, eyes, or mouth at high concentrations due to its mildly alkaline, saline nature, and on heating it decomposes rather than sustaining a flame.
Is sodium gluconate safe?
Yes—at permitted food-use levels it’s considered safe; EFSA found no safety concern for gluconic acid and its salts, though it does contribute sodium, which may matter on sodium-restricted diets.
What is sodium gluconate in soap?
It’s a chelating (sequestrant) agent that binds metal ions, helping prevent discoloration and rancidity and improving performance in hard water by reducing soap scum.
Is sodium gluconate gluten free?
Yes—sodium gluconate is inherently gluten-free; it’s made by fermenting glucose and contains no wheat proteins, though sensitive consumers should check for cross-contact claims from manufacturers.
What is sodium gluconate used for?
In foods it functions mainly as a sequestrant/stabiliser (and sometimes thickener) to bind metal ions and improve stability and texture; it’s also widely used industrially as a chelating agent in cleaning, water treatment, and concrete admixtures.
How to get sodium ferric gluconate?
Sodium ferric gluconate is an intravenous iron medicine (not the E576 food additive) and is obtained via prescription and administration by a healthcare provider.