Sodium Citrate
Sodium citrate is a sodium salt made from citric acid, at times used to reduce acidity in food.
Found In
- Candies
- Canned goods
- Dairy products
- Jams
- Nutritional supplements
- Soft drinks
- Candies
- Canned goods
- Dairy products
- Jams
- Nutritional supplements
- Soft drinks
Also Known As
- E331
- Trisodium Citrate
- Trisodium 2-Hydroxypropane 1,2,3-Tricarboxylate
- E331
- Trisodium Citrate
- Trisodium 2-Hydroxypropane 1,2,3-Tricarboxylate
The Beverage Bottom Line
Sodium citrate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Sodium citrate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Affirmation by FDA this ingredient is generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient. (GRAS FDA-Affirmed)
In 1977, the health aspects of sodium citrate as a food ingredient were evaluated.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses. Authorized for use in the EU (nutrients, additives).
In 2011, EFSA evaluated health claims of sodium citrate.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025