Sodium Citrate Side Effects

Sodium Citrate, CAS# 68-04-2, is a organic chemicals manufactured through fermentation, available as Colorless or white crystalline granule or crystalline powder odorless. Sodium Citrate is widely used as acidulants. It is widely accepted as safe food acidulant in many countries with E number E331.

 

General Side Effects

• Ingestion of sodium citrate in large quantity may leads to high blood sodium level and blood ph level imbalance.
• Prolonged using of Sodium Citrate may increase risk of renal failure when used in large quantity.
• Sodium citrate can cause allergic reaction (including nausea, or vomiting, stomach pain) in specific group of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As Sodium Citrate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Citrate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Sodium Citrate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sodium Citrate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Citrate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sodium Citrate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

Sodium Citrate in News

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