CITROCOAT® N

Introduction

CITROCOAT® N is the Jungbunzlauer tradename for citric acid with a monosodium citrate coating. Compared to regular citric acid, CITROCOAT® N is less hygroscopic and less reactive with other ingredients. Various powder and tablet applications which are sensitive to humidity – in particular, effervescent formulations – can benefit from these properties. CITROCOAT® N provides superior stability in food applications like instant drinks, healthcare products or confectionery where premature reactions must be avoided. Also, technical applications like powders and tabs for laundry and detergent applications benefit from the stabilising properties of CITROCOAT® N during storage.

Functions

This ingredient offers you the following excellent functions.

• Acidification agent
• Buffering agent
• Chelating agent
• Chelation​
• Improved flowability​
• Mild acidification​
• pH-Regulation​
• Reduce waste​
• Stabilisation/reduction of premature reactions​
• Tablet disintegrant

Specifications

CITROCOAT® N is a white granular or fine crystalline powder. Specification is available on request.

CITROCOAT® N is supplied in 25kg multilayer paper bags or in 1000kg big bags.

Legal aspects

In Europe, citric acid anhydrous and monosodium citrate are listed as generally permitted food additives (E330, E331) and may be added to all foodstuffs, following the ‘quantum satis’ principle as long as no special regulation restricts the use.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has affirmed citric acid as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) and permitted the use in food according to current GMP (21CFR § 184.1033), without setting an upper limit. Monosodium citrate is self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) within the meaning of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and may be used in food and beverages in full compliance with the applicable FDA regulations.

In Europe, Jungbunzlauer CITROCOAT® N is compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products as well as Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1410 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/831 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. According Commission Decision (EU) 2019/701 the ingredients of CITROCOAT® N are listed in the glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic products and has to be labelled as following: CITRIC ACID (5637) and MONOSODIUM CITRATE (14801).