Sodium citrate (E331)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sodium citrate (E331) is a food additive in the “acids & acidity regulators” group. It appears in 36,088 products in our database, 13,940 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Trisodium citrate, E331
- E-number
- E331
- Function
- Acids & acidity regulators
- Found in
- 36,088 products (13,940 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sodium citrate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sodium citrate.
Popular products with Sodium citrate
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sodium citrate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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a NOVA 3 How to spot Sodium citrate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sodium citrate?
In our database, Sodium citrate most often appears in confectioneries, sweetened beverages, yogurts and sodas.
How many products contain Sodium citrate?
36,088 published products on Foodmetria list Sodium citrate, including 13,940 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.