Citrem are the esterification products of glycerol, fatty acid and citric acid. They have a two-parent molecular structure and belong to anionic food emulsifiers.
Character
It has good emulsification, acid resistance and stability, and is the synergistic agent of antioxidant. Its special performance is that it can combine trace heavy metals in the way of complexation, and can be used as complexing agent (coordination agent) of oil-soluble metals, mixed with antioxidants, to improve the antioxidant effect, especially for phenol antioxidants have synergistic effect.
Application
1. Used in emulsifying fat products, dairy products, grease, meat, enhancing its stability, taste, and texture.
2. Used in improving efficiency and solubilization for ice cream, chocolate, candy.
3. Food code CAC stipulates that it can be used as an emulsifier, chelating agents, stabilizers, antioxidants.
