PastryStar Sodium Citrate

Pastry Star Sodium Citrate is a fine, food-grade powder used to control acidity, emulsify sauces, and stabilize emulsions. Often referred to as a “sour salt,” it’s commonly used in processed cheeses, soda production, and sauces where maintaining a balanced pH is essential. It’s ideal for modernist cuisine and clean-label commercial formulations.

Features
• Acts as a pH buffer and acid regulator
• Supports smooth melting in processed cheeses
• Enhances stability in sauces and emulsions
• Clean-label additive with a neutral taste
• Supplied in bulk for foodservice or manufacturing use

Perfect For
• Meltable cheese sauces and dips
• Acid control in sodas, sherbets, and jellies
• Stabilizing emulsified dressings and soups
• Molecular gastronomy and spherification recipes

Specifications
• Type: Sodium Citrate (trisodium salt of citric acid)
• Format: Fine white powder
• Weight: 25 lbs
• Shelf Life: 3 years unopened
• Storage: Cool, dry place in airtight container
• Allergen Info: Free from common allergens

Usage Tips
• Dissolve in water before adding to recipes for even distribution
• Use in low doses—typically 0.5%–1% by weight
• Combine with citric acid to adjust sourness while maintaining balance
• Great for smoothing out high-acid mixtures

FAQs
Q: Is sodium citrate natural?
A: It is derived from citric acid and considered a naturally occurring salt.
Q: Is it vegan and gluten-free?
A: Yes, it is suitable for vegan and gluten-free recipes.
Q: Can I use this in cheese making?
A: Yes, it helps emulsify and prevent separation in processed and vegan cheeses.
Q: Does it affect flavor?
A: It has a slightly salty taste but primarily acts as a functional stabilizer.