Calcium Citrate INS No. 333(iii)

Prepared at the 19th JECFA (1975), published in NMRS 55B (1976) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th JECFA
(2002). An ADI 'not limited' was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS INS No. 333(iii)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Tricalcium citrate, tricalcium salt of 2-hydroxy-1,2,3- propanetricarboxylic acid, tricalcium salt of ß-hydroxy-tricarballylic acid
C.A.S. number 813-94-5
Chemical formula C12H10Ca3O14 · 4H2O
Formula weight 570.51
Assay Not less than 97.5% after drying
DESCRIPTION Odourless, fine white powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Sequestrant, buffer, firming agent