{"product_id":"citrate-de-sodium-100gr","title":"Sodium Citrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eSodium citrate is a sodium salt made from citric acid obtained by fermentation (from sugar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 0.5 to 2g\/liter (0.2%) to counteract the presence of calcium ions in the solution. Dissolve the citrate before adding and mixing the calcium-sensitive hydrocolloids. Afterwards, a dosed contribution of calcium will encourage a better controlled setting (duration, strength).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding astringent flavouring: use less than 1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium citrate reduces the impact of free calcium in solutions and better dissolves calcium sensitive ingredients such as alginate or gellan. Sodium citrate is used as a spice that would bring a bitter note reminiscent of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium citrate acts as a calcium trap. The calcium is not destroyed or altered. Depending on the pH and other ingredients, calcium can become available again and weld the alginate molecules together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gel solution formed from alginate and calcium in which sodium citrate has been dissolved will be less homogeneous and will give more water than a solution made without. One must consider the advantages of a slow setting allowing to mould the solution with the disadvantage of having a slow and less regular gelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium citrate is recommended in spherification to reduce the acidity of acidic ingredients, especially from citrus fruits, but an excess of it alters the taste. It does not give viscosity; has no smell but an astringent \/ bitter and salty taste. Very soluble: over 70g \/ 100ml.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moléculaire","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":34542622667,"sku":"CITRATE SODIUM -50gr","price":9.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":23164966830161,"sku":"CITRATE SODIUM -400gr","price":31.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2028\/9645\/products\/citrate-de-sodium-la-guilde-culinaire_2af7eb8a-a390-4b09-bed5-e1a59315defc.jpg?v=1571610775","url":"https:\/\/liguildeculinaire.com\/en\/products\/citrate-de-sodium-100gr","provider":"La Guilde Culinaire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}