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Variations are obtained through: 

• the type and concentration of monoglyceride 
• the concentration of citric acid
• the degree of neutralisation

GRINDSTED® CITREM is Danisco's trade name for citric acid esters.

Application areas

Citric acid esters are highly hydrophilic molecules.

Examples of application areas:

• anti-spattering purposes in margarine
• reduced fat separation in meat emulsions
• a recent application is for the control of flow properties in chocolate confectionery. Citric acid esters is a non-genetically modified alternative to soy-lecithin
• our latest innovation, GRINDSTED® CITREM 2-IN-1, is an alternative to the combined use of lecithin and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (GRINDSTED® PGPR), thus reducing the number of ingredients used

Product range

The product range is wide and which product to use depends on the final application.

Product examples

• GRINDSTED® CITREM LC VEG
• GRINDSTED® CITREM 2-IN-1
• GRINDSTED® CITREM N 12 VEG

Legal status varies from country to country. Local food regulations should always be consulted concerning the status of this product, as legislation regarding its use in food may vary from country to country.