Description: Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous is a white to off-white free-flowing product. General Characteristics: Formula: C 6 H 5 Na 3 O 7 Molecular weight: 258.08 Appearance: White to off-white granules or powder Taste: Saline taste Odor: Practically odorless Solubility (gr/100 ml at 25 C) In water: 57 In ethanol: Insoluble CAS Number: 68-04-2 E-Number: E-331 Standard Specifications: Gadot's Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous meets the standards of the Food Chemical Codex, the United States Pharmacopoeia, the British Pharmacopoeia and the European Pharmacopoeia. The product complies with the European directive EC 231/2012 in the latest version. Identification Meets FCC/USP/EP/BP tests Assay (anhydrous basis) 99.0% - 100.5% Moisture (180 C, 18hr) 1 % max Alkalinity passes test Tartrate passes test Readily carbonizable substances Passes test Heavy metals (as Pb) 5 ppm max. Arsenic (as As) ph (1%) 7.5 9.0 Bulk density 700 1,150 gr/lit Color Passes test Oxalates 100 ppm max. Chloride 50 ppm max. Sulfates 100 ppm max. Lead Iron 5 ppm max. Clarity of solution (40% w/v) 4 NTU max. Mercury Less than 0.1 ppm Cadmium
Organic Volatile Impurities Gadot's Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous contains no tridodecylamin nor any polynuclear hydrocarbons or volatile organic impurities. These compounds are not used in the manufacturing process of the above product and if tested they will comply with the required specified limits of U.S.P and E.P. Impurities Limit Benzene 2 PPM Carbon tetrachloride 4 PPM 1,2 - Dichloroethane 5 PPM 1,1 Dichloroethene 8 PPM Chloroform 60 PPM 1,4 - Dioxane 380 PPM Ethylen Oxide 10 PPM Methylen Chloride 600 PPM Tri Chloroethylene 80 PPM Nutritional Values: Nutrient Nutrient Quantity Protein (dairy derived) - None Carbohydrates - None Fat - None Sodium - 26.7% Vitamin A - None Vitamin C - None Thiamin - None Riboflavin - None Niacin - None Calcium - 30 mg/kg Iron - < 5 mg/kg Vitamin D - None Vitamin B-6 - None Vitamin B-12 - None Phosphorus - None Magnesium - < 1 mg/kg Zinc - None Pantotenic Acid - None Potassium - 500 mg./kg Artificial colors - product does not contain artificial color Caloric value - 205 Kcal/100 gr.
Allergens: Gadot's Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous doesn't contain any food allergens according to annex 3a of EU directive 2003/89. Other requirements: Foreign Bodies: In compliance with the FDA/ORA compliance policy guide section 555.425. BSE/TSE No raw materials from bovine origin are used nor are any bovine constituents present in the product. Hormones and Antibiotics No antibiotics or hormones are present in the product. Mycotoxines: Total Aflatoxines - less than 4 ppb Aflatoxins B1 - less than 2 ppb Aflatoxins M1 - less than 0.05 ppb Pesticides and Insecticides: Complies with United States and European food health regulations. GMO - Status: The product is a non GMO product and is free from any recombinant DNA technology involvement. Irradiation / Radioactivity: Gadot's Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous was never subjected to any kind of ionized irradiation and contains no radioactivity not even in minor amounts.
Microbiological Specification: Total viable count - 500 CFU/gr max. Yeast & Molds - 20 CFU/gr max. E. Coli - Absent in 10 gr. Staphylococcus Aureus - Absent in 10 gr. Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - Absent in 10 gr. Salmonella - Absent in 25 gr. Coliforms - 10 CFU/gr max. Listeria Monocytogenes - Absent in 25 gr. Standard Granulation: Grade USS Sieve Microns Standard On No. 16 > 1190 5% max. Granular Through No. 50 < 300 10% max. Fine On No. 30 > 590 5% max. Granular Through No. 100 < 150 10% max. Main Uses: Adjusts ph control (in combination with Citric Acid) in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Used as an anticoagulant agent in meat industry. Stabilizes emulsified fat, complexes calcium ions in cheese industry. Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous is a bio-degradable detergent builder. Not for use in the preparation of injectable solutions. Packaging: 25 kg. or 50 lb. PE bags inside of cartone boxes, palletized and stretch-wrapped. Big bags and other packaging available on request. All packaging materials used are suitable for food applications according to FDA and EU regulations. Expiry Date: Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous has a shelf life of two years from production date. The production date is printed on the bags.
Kosher: Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous produced by Gadot is strictly Kosher. Kosher certificates are available upon request. Vegetarians / Vegans: Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous produced by Gadot is suitable for consumption by vegetarians and vegans. ISO 9000: Gadot is ISO-9001 : 2008 certified. HACCP: Food Safety Management System - HACCP comply with: 1. CODEX ALIMENTARIUS Annex to CRC/RCP 1969 Rev.3 (1997). 2. Health Ministry Guide for HACCP, March 2002 Edition. GMP: Gadot Biochemical Industries is GMP certified. Gadot manufacture its Tri Sodium Citrate Anhydrous under strict supervision and full compliance with all GMP rules, and therefore permitted to label it's product with official GMP symbol as laid down in the public health regulations. Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry place. Updated: December 3, 2015