Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils.
They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy and also reduce the acidity of food.
By binding with calcium ions in the blood it prevents the process of coagulation.
[3] It has applications for the treatment of metabolic acidosis[4] and chronic kidney disease.
[5] Along with oleic acid, sodium citrate may be used in the synthesis of magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticle coatings.