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CITREM Citric Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides-E472c
Product Specification
| EC No: | E 472c |
| Form | Coarse Powder |
| Colour | White to off-white |
| Acid Value | 10-25 mgKOH/gm |
| Saponification Value | 220-250 mgKOH/gm |
| Iodine Value | Max 3g I/100g |
| Citric Acid Content | Min 13% |
| pH in 5% aqueous dispersion | 5-6 |
| Melting Point | 60-65ºC |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Less than 10mg/kg |
| Arsenic | Less than 3 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Less than 1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | Less than 1mg/kg |
Description
CITREM is a citric acid ester of mono and diglycerides made from edible fatty acids.CITREM is a citric acid ester of mono and diglycerides made from edible fatty acids.
Application in food
Leberwurst and emulsified meat
Smoothens and stabilizes meat emulsions, extends softness shelf-life
Vegetable Oils and Frying Margarine
Acts as an anti-spattering agent by reducing surface tension between oil and water. This ensures that water molecules do not agglomerate and are therefore present as tiny droplets which when heated do not spatter.
