Trisodium Citrate Supplier South Africa

What Is Trisodium Citrate?

Trisodium citrate (sodium citrate tribasic) is the sodium salt of citric acid, widely used in food and feed industries for its buffering, chelating, and flavour-modifying properties. As a mildly alkaline salt, it acts as an effective pH stabiliser in acidified diets and a mineral chelator that enhances the bioavailability of trace elements.

Benefits in Feed Formulation

Trisodium citrate improves palatability of compound feeds and liquid supplements, acting as a mild flavour enhancer that encourages voluntary intake. Its chelating action binds calcium, magnesium, and other divalent ions, improving mineral absorption in the gut and reducing antagonistic interactions between minerals in the diet.

Applications and Supply

Terracore Chemicals supplies food-grade trisodium citrate dihydrate meeting FCC and E331 standards, suitable for liquid feeds, electrolyte mixtures, pet food, and aquafeed applications. Bulk bags and smaller pack sizes are available for manufacturers across South Africa.