Potassium citrate is one normal multi-functional ingredient that is suitable for use in a variety of food products and pharmaceuticals. It performs as white crystal or powder; odourless; taste salty; slightly deliquescence; readily soluble in water or glycerine, almost insoluble in ethanol (Relative density 1.98, it will melt and decompose when heated to 230℃) .

Generally, potassium citrate acted as one PH regulator, emulsifier, and preservative in foods and beverages. In the diary products, it prevents the separation of oil and water parts of cheese and gives the cheese a consistent texture.  In carbonated drinks, it is used to adjust the tartness and may also be used as an electrolyte and a potassium source in sports drinks. 

In other industries,such as papermaking, gold plating, it is used for hypokalemia and potassium deficiency and alkaline urine. It can also be made into high efficiency compound fertilizer.

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