Comparing E331 - Sodium citrates vs E650 - Zinc acetate
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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 zinc acetate safe for dogs?
Zinc is essential for dogs in small amounts, but giving zinc acetate directly can cause gastrointestinal upset and zinc toxicity if overdosed—use only vet-approved products at labeled doses and consult a veterinarian.
Is zinc acetate soluble in water?
Yes—zinc acetate is freely soluble in water.
Is zinc acetate soluble?
Yes; it is readily soluble in water and alcohol, and only slightly soluble in ether.
What does zinc acetate do?
As a food additive (E650), it supplies zinc for nutrient fortification and can act as a flavor modifier by binding sulfur compounds (e.g., in mints/lozenges).
What is the formula for zinc acetate?
Zn(CH3COO)2, commonly encountered as the dihydrate Zn(CH3COO)2·2H2O.