Product details Sodium Citrate, 10Lb (Pound), TriSodium Citrate, Dihydrate, USP/FCC Food Grade Sodium citrate derives from the sodium salt of citric acid. It’s mostly used as a food additive typically for flavor or as a preservative. Sodium citrate gives most lemon-lime soft drinks their signature tart flavor. Medically, it acts as an anticoagulant in blood so it can be stored for long periods of time. As a supplement, the salt can help restore healthy pH levels. When taken as a supplement Sodium Citrate acts as an alkaline agent for the prevention of kidney stones. Sodium citrate is a great antioxidant and is 100% food safe. Sodium Citrate has many more applications, these are just some common ones. 100% food grade Food preserver Great seasoning and flavoring (salty sour) for food and beverages Excellent emulsifier Use as a pH buffer Manage pH precision for food beverages Flavoring for club soda Net Weight 10 Lb Excellent for molecular gastronomy spherification and modernist cooking Sodium Citrate is used to make awesome mac-n-cheese sauce