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POTASSIUM CITRATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
DEF

A potassium salt of citric acid that occurs as white powder or crystals, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol. An antiacid, diuretic, and expectorant. Used in food (cheese, candy, preserves) as a buffing agent and antioxidant adjunct.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
DEF

Sel potassique de l'acide citrique se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de cristaux blancs, solubles dans l'eau, peu solubles dans l'alcool. Antiacide, diurétique, expectorant. On l'emploie en alimentation (fromages, bonbons, conserves) comme tampon et comme adjuvant des antioxydants.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
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