Zinc Citrate Dihydrate Introduction

Zinc Citrate Dihydrate is a kind of white crystalline powder with a chemical formula of (C6H5O7)2Zn3 · 2H2O. It is odorless, slightly soluble in water, soluble in acid, almost insoluble in ethanol. It is easy to deliquesce in humid air, and stable under normal temperature and pressure. It is an excellent zinc nutrient fortifier. It is the only zinc complex that exists in human breast milk and has stable performance.

Zinc citrate also has the function of an anti-adhesion agent, so it is especially suitable for the manufacture of flake nutritional supplements and powdered mixed foods; when iron and zinc are both severely deficient at the same time, the choice of zinc citrate can avoid the antagonistic effect with iron; It has a chelating effect, can increase the clarity of fruit juice drinks, and can present the refreshing sour taste of fruit juice, so it is widely used in fruit juice drinks.

Zinc Citrate Dihydrate Specification

Zinc Citrate Dihydrate Functions

Due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, it is widely used in dental health products, such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewing gum, etc. It can reduce or inhibit the formation of dental plaque. In the pharmaceutical industry, zinc citrate can resist the common cold. Zinc citrate is increasingly used in food supplements, functional food and beverages, and other fields.