Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate/ E331
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Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is a tribasic salt of citric acid. It is produced by complete neutralization of citric acid with high purity sodium hydroxide or carbonate and subsequent crystallization. It is widely used in foods, beverages and various technical applications mainly as buffering, sequestering or emulsifying agent. It is supplied as colorless crystals or white crystalline powder and is available in standard granulations including N1560, N1500, F6000 and F3500.
Offers Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate for sale as a versatile ingredient used mainly as a buffering, sequestering, and emulsifying agent for foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and various technical applications.- Identified as E331 and listed with key specification references including CAS No. 6132-04-3, EC No. 200-675-3, REACH No. 01-2119457027-40-0000, and chemical formula C6H5O7Na3 · 2H2O.
- Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is specified with tightly defined chemical limits, including assay, pH, chloride, sulphate, oxalate, arsenic, lead, mercury, and water content.
- It is described as practically odorless with a clear and colorless solution, supporting consistent product appearance and handling.
- The product is specified against major compendial and regulatory frameworks, including Ph. Eur., USP, FCC, EU Regulation 231/2012, E 331, and FDA GRAS/current GMP.
- Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and approved by LRQA.
- Trisodium citrate dihydrate is offered in Food & Pharmaceutical Grade, identified as E 331, and referenced to Ph. Eur. 7.0:2011 with Ph. Eur. compendial status.
- It is Kosher and Halal certified.
- The product includes microbiological limits of max. 103 CFU/g for TAMC and max. 102 CFU/g for TYMC.
- It also lists organism-specific acceptance criteria of negative / 1 g for Staphylococcus aureus, negative / 5 g for Escherichia coli and bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria, and negative / 10 g for Salmonella.
- Provides a detailed nutrition declaration for Trisodium citrate dihydrate (E 331) based on 100 g, with clearly stated energy, salt, organic acid, and moisture values.
- Lists an extensive nutrient profile covering macronutrients, minerals, and trace elements, giving a broad and structured composition overview.
- States the nutrition declaration under Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, making the specification easy to reference for labeling and product documentation.
- Covers a wide range of Jungbunzlauer products, including citrates, lactates, gluconates, xanthan gum, sweeteners, and specialty blends.
- States that existing EC regulations and directives concerning BSE / TSE do not apply to the listed products.
- Notes that Jungbunzlauer does not use animal derived substances in the manufacturing process of the mentioned products.
- Provides an allergen statement for Jungbunzlauer’s citric acid and citrate range, covering products such as Citric Acid Anhydrous, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Trisodium Citrate Anhydrous, Tripotassium Citrate, Zinc Citrate, and LIQUINAT® Citric Acid Solution.
- Covers allergen information under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, the ALBA-list, and dietetic suitability for a broad set of substances and product categories.
- Includes suitability statements for dietetic food, vegetarians, and vegans, supporting food-safety and labeling decisions.
- Jungbunzlauer’s products are stated to not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law, providing a clear allergen-safety position for buyers evaluating ingredient risk.
- The document applies to Jungbunzlauer products and cites Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and the current ALBA-list as its regulatory framework.
- The content also states that maize proteins do not pass through the purification process and are not present in the final product in detectable amounts, and that products are manufactured on dedicated production areas and lines in mainly closed systems.
- Jungbunzlauer International AG is listed as the supplier, with a facility address in Basel and contact details for reference.
- The content identifies Trisodium Citrate Anhydrous and Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, both described as being manufactured through neutralization of citric acid with a sodium source.
- Citric acid is described as being manufactured by fermentation of carbohydrate raw materials such as glucose syrup from corn and sugar from sugar beet.
- Jungbunzlauer’s GMO position paper covers the listed food additives and product families, including biogums, citrics, gluconates, lactics, specialities, special salts, and sweeteners.
- The document states that Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 are not applicable to the above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
- It also states that Jungbunzlauer does not use genetically modified production strains for the manufacture of the above-mentioned food additives, with coverage for Pernhofen, Ladenburg, and Marckolsheim manufacturing sites.
- Certificates the food safety management system of Jungbunzlauer Austria AG Werk Pernhofen, Austria, under FSSC 22000.
- Covers the production of citric acid, citrates, lactates, xanthan gum, gellan gum, and glucose syrup as food ingredients.
- Includes key certification details such as approval number FSSC 22000 - 0018606, COID AUT-1-9228-840965, and certificate identity number 10544726.
Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is listed for sale with ingredient details covering product, storage, nutritional specification, and regulatory compliance including PhEur, USP, FCC, EU 231/2012, E331, FDA GRAS, and EU 1169/2011.
Trisodium citrate dihydrate
Chemical Formula: C6H5O7Na3 . 2H2O
Nutritional specification
Energy: 836 KJ / 193 kcal; Fat: - g; - saturates: - g; - mono-unsaturates: - g; - polyunsaturates: - g; Carbohydrate: - g; - sugars: - g; - polyols: - g; - starch: - g; Fibre: - g; Protein: - g; Salt: ~ 23.4 g; - sodium; Organic acid: ~ 64.3 g; Moisture content: ~ 12.3 g; Vitamins: none; Minerals: < 10 mg; - Potassium; - Chloride: < 5 mg; - Calcium: < 5 mg; - Phosphorus: < 0.5 mg; - Magnesium: 0.05 mg / < 0.2 mg; - Iron: < 0.05 mg; - Zinc: <; - Copper: 0.05 mg / <; - Manganese: 0.01 mg; - Fluoride: < 1 mg / < 0.05 mg; - Selenium; - Chromium: < 0.05 mg; - Molybdenum: < 0.01 mg; - Iodine: - µg
Production of Citric Acid, Citrates, Lactates, Xanthan Gum, Gellan Gum and Glucose syrup as food ingredients.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid
Citrates
Citrates
Lactates
Lactates
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum
Gellan Gum
Gellan Gum
Glucose syrup
Glucose syrup
Technical specifications table showing chemical and physical parameter limits for trisodium citrate dihydrate.
| Technical Specifications | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Min | Max | Units | Acceptance Criteria | Test Method |
| pH-value (5% solution) | 7.5 | 9 | |||
| Chloride | 50 | mg/kg | |||
| Oxalic acid / oxalate | 100 | mg/kg | |||
| Sulphate | 100 | mg/kg | |||
| Tartrate | conforms | mg/kg | |||
| Arsenic | 1 | mg/kg | |||
| Lead | 0.5 | mg/kg | |||
| Mercury | 0.5 | mg/kg | |||
| Water (Loss on drying) | 11 | 13 | % | ||
| Assay | 99 | 100.5 | % | ||
| N1560 | > 1.25 mm < 0.40 mm | max. 5% max. 20% | |||
| N1500 | > 1.25 mm < 0.20 mm | max. 5% max. 15% | |||
| F6000 | > 0.63 mm < 0.20 mm | max. 10% max. 15% | |||
| F3500 | > 0.355 mm | max. 5% | |||
Technical specifications table showing microbiological limits and acceptance criteria for trisodium citrate dihydrate.
| Technical Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Specification | Limit | Units |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) | max. 103 CFU / g | 103 | CFU / g |
| Total Combined Yeasts / Moulds Count (TYMC) | max. 102 CFU / g | 102 | CFU / g |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | negative / 1 g | negative / 1 g | |
| Escherichia Coli | negative / 5 g | negative / 5 g | |
| Salmonella | negative / 10 g | negative / 10 g | |
| Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria | negative / 5 g | negative / 5 g | |
Regulatory compliance table showing GMO-related applicability statements and legal references.
| Regulatory Compliance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Identifier | Compliance Status | Scope | Jurisdiction |
| (EC) No 1829/2003 | (EC) No 1829/2003 | is not applicable | above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives | European Parliament and of the Council |
| (EC) No 1830/2003 | (EC) No 1830/2003 | is not applicable | above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives | European Parliament and of the Council |
| European Directive 2009/41/EC | European Directive 2009/41/EC | does not use genetically modified production strains | the manufacture of above mentioned food additives | European |
| Directive 90/219/EEC | Directive 90/219/EEC | replaces | successive amendments | European |
Certificate details table showing document identifiers, certification scheme, dates, and issuing organization.
| Certificate details | |
|---|---|
| Field | Value |
| Document title | Certificate of Approval |
| Certificate identity number | 10544726 |
| Approval number | FSSC 22000 - 0018606 |
| COID | AUT-1-9228-840965 |
| Certification scheme | Food Safety System Certification 22000, FSSC 22000 |
| Food chain sub category | K |
| Document issuance date | 2023-08-28 |
| Document subject | This is to certify that the Food Safety Management System of: Jungbunzlauer Austria AG Werk Pernhofen, Pernhofen 1, 2064 Wulzeshofen, Austria |
| Document scope | Production of Citric Acid, Citrates, Lactates, Xanthan Gum and Gellan Gum as food ingredient and production of Glucose syrup. This audit included the following central FSMS processes managed by Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Basel: Product Development & Product Management. |
Regulatory compliance table showing product specifications against pharmacopoeial and food additive references.
| Regulatory Compliance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation / Standard | Identifier | Compliance Status | Scope | Notes |
| Jungbunzlauer trisodium citrate dihydrate is specified according to the latest editions of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), and of Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. | European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), and of Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 | specified according to the latest editions of | ||
| In Europe, trisodium citrate is listed as generally permitted food additive (E 331) and may be added to all food, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulations restrict the use. | E 331 | generally permitted food additive | In Europe | may be added to all food, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulations restrict the use |
| The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) affirmed trisodium citrate as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) and permitted the use in food according to current GMP (CFR § 184.1751), without setting an upper limit. | FDA, GRAS, CFR § 184.1751 | affirmed trisodium citrate as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) and permitted the use in food according to current GMP | The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | without setting an upper limit. |
| Our product has to be applied under full and own responsibility of the user, especially in respect to any patent rights of others and any law or government regulation. | under full and own responsibility of the user | especially in respect to any patent rights of others and any law or government regulation | ||
Storage conditions, protective measures, and packaging recommendations for trisodium citrate dihydrate.
How should trisodium citrate dihydrate be stored?
Trisodium citrate may be stored for at least 3 years in original or tightly closed containers.
What storage conditions should be avoided?
Prolonged storage at temperatures higher than 30℃ and/or humidity higher than 70% should be avoided in order to prevent caking.
What packaging is recommended for storage?
25 kg net PE bags, or in 1000 kg net big bags with inner PE lining
Is GMO legislation applicable to these products?
The regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
Does the supplier use genetically modified production strains?
Jungbunzlauer does not use genetically modified production strains* for the manufacture of above mentioned food additives.
What traceability regulation is mentioned for these food additives?
The regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
What certification scheme is shown?
Food Safety System Certification 22000, FSSC 22000
What is the approval number?
FSSC 22000 - 0018606
What is the certificate identity number?
10544726
What is the document scope?
Production of Citric Acid, Citrates, Lactates, Xanthan Gum and Gellan Gum as food ingredient and production of Glucose syrup. This audit included the following central FSMS processes managed by Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Basel: Product Development & Product Management.
When was the certificate issued?
2023-08-28
Common questions about certification details and document scope.
What certification is available?
ISO 9001:2015
Which products are covered by the certificate?
Manufacture of Citric Acid Anhydrous, Citric Acid Monohydrate, LIQUINAT® (Citric Acid Solution), Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, Trisodium Citrate Anhydrous, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Lactate, Zinc Citrate, Zinc Lactate, Xanthan Gum, TayaGel® (Gellan Gum), Xanthan Instant Thickener, Tricalcium Citrate Anhydrous, Glucose Sirup (SIRODEX 431), Citrofeed, Gypsum, Corngerms, Corn Gluten Feed, Corn Gluten Meal, Corn Fibres, Corn Steep Liquor, Broken Corn.
What is the certification body?
LRQA Limited
Regulatory compliance notes, supplier liability disclaimer, and storage conditions for trisodium citrate dihydrate.
Regulatory & Compliance Information
- Jungbunzlauer trisodium citrate dihydrate is specified according to the latest editions of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), and of Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012.
- may be added to all food, following the "quantum satis" principle, as long as no special regulations restrict the use
- without setting an upper limit.
- especially in respect to any patent rights of others and any law or government regulation
- Trisodium citrate may be stored for at least 3 years in original or tightly closed containers. Prolonged storage at temperatures higher than 30℃ and/or humidity higher than 70% should be avoided in order to prevent caking.
- Nutrition declaration according Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011
BSE/TSE regulatory compliance note stating that the applicable EC regulations do not apply and that no animal-derived substances are used in manufacturing.
Regulatory Compliance Information
- Jungbunzlauer does not use animal derived substances in the manufacturing process of above mentioned products
- do not apply
- The following Jungbunzlauer products
Allergen safety and regulatory compliance notes state that the listed products do not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law, with references to Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and the Current ALBA-list.
Regulatory Notes
- Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (supersedes Annex Illa of Directive 2000/13/EC); Current ALBA-list
- The Jungbunzlauer products do not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law.
- Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (supersedes Annex Illa of Directive 2000/13/EC), Current ALBA-list
- do not contain allergenic ingredients
- The above mentioned products do not contain allergenic ingredients according to European law.
- Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (supersedes Annex Illa of Directive 2000/13/EC)
- Current ALBA-list
- Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
- (supersedes Annex Illa of Directive 2000/13/EC)
- maize proteins do not pass through the purification process and are not present in detectable amounts
- our products are manufactured on dedicated production lines in mainly closed systems
- our products are manufactured in dedicated production areas
Regulatory compliance notes for GMO-related food additive statements, including applicability declarations and manufacturing-site context.
Regulatory & Compliance Information
- The regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
- The regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC is not applicable to above-mentioned Jungbunzlauer food additives.
- Jungbunzlauer does not use genetically modified production strains* for the manufacture of above mentioned food additives.
- Jungbunzlauer purchases raw materials (e.g. glucose syrup) upon a NON-GMO agreement, if they are derived from crops for which genetically modified varieties exist (e.g. Bt maize).
- The following Jungbunzlauer products
- Pernhofen (Austria), Ladenburg (Germany) and Marckolsheim (France).
- does not use genetically modified production strains
- * no GMO in the meaning of the European Directive 2009/41/EC which replaces Directive 90/219/EEC and its successive amendments.
- upon a NON-GMO agreement
- 07.22, supersedes 03.21
- valid for the Jungbunzlauer manufacturing sites Pernhofen (Austria), Ladenburg (Germany) and Marckolsheim (France).
- Pernhofen (Austria), Ladenburg (Germany) and Marckolsheim (France).
FSSC 22000 certification details, approval references, issue and expiry dates, and food chain category information for compliance verification.
Quality Assurance Information
- 10544726
- FSSC 22000 - 0018606
- AUT-1-9228-840965
- Food Safety System Certification 22000, FSSC 22000
- K
- Current issue date: 28 August 2023
- Expiry date: 31 May 2025
- Initial date of certification: 28 August 2011
- Certification decision date: 7 August 2023