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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic acids and salts
  3. carboxylic acids
  4. tricarboxylic acids
  5. citric acid
  6. calcium citrate
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic acids and salts
  3. carboxylic acids
  4. tricarboxylic acids
  5. citric acid
  6. calcium citrate

Preferred term

calcium citrate

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A colorless crystalline or white powdery organic, tricarboxylic acid occurring in plants, especially citrus fruits, and used as a flavoring agent, as an antioxidant in foods, and as a sequestrating agent.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/331570

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