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Disodium citrate, or disodium hydrogen citrate, is a sodium acid salt of citric acid (sodium citrate) with the chemical formula Na2HC6H5O7, or Na2H(C3H5O(COO)3). It is used as an antioxidant in food as well as to improve the effects of other antioxidants. It is also used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant.
Typical products include gelatin products, jam, sweets, ice cream, carbonated beverages, milk powder, wine, processed cheeses.
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