Potassium Citrate Powder – Food / Nutraceutical Grade

Potassium citrate is a white, water-soluble potassium salt of citric acid with an alkalising effect and mildly salty-tart taste. It is a preferred potassium source in electrolyte and hydration products and also serves as a food buffer.

Supplied as a mineral salt / chelate for supplement, premix and fortification use; elemental mineral content is declared on the CoA.

GUTINS Potassium Citrate — food / nutraceutical grade is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: food / nutraceutical grade; form / technology: Salt / chelate; diet suitability: Generally vegetarian.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Contributes to normal muscle function and nerve signalling
• Supports maintenance of normal blood pressure
• Supports fluid and electrolyte balance
• Pleasant taste versus potassium chloride
• Buffering/alkalising properties

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Mineral supplementation, premix, tablets/capsules.

• Electrolyte drink mixes and hydration sachets
• Sports and endurance beverages
• Multimineral tablets and capsules
• Keto and fasting electrolyte products
• Salt-reduction seasonings
• Effervescent tablets

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 99–1,000 mg/day potassium in supplements (potassium citrate ~36–38% K)
• Typical use level: 0.1–1% in beverages; 5–40% in electrolyte powders; 10–50% in tablets
• Formulation tip: Calculate dosage on elemental mineral content (see CoA), not on total salt weight.
• Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
• Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.

Solubility & Formulation

Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol and oils

Storage & Handling

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place below 25 °C; hygroscopic – reseal promptly and protect from humidity.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Permitted source of potassium in US dietary supplements and foods and listed under EU Directive 2002/46/EC and Regulation 1925/2006. Verify maximum levels and warning requirements in destination market. Potassium citrate is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1625) and EU additive E332.

Diet suitability: Generally vegetarian. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).

Caution & Disclaimer

• Consult a healthcare professional if taking ACE inhibitors, ARBs, potassium-sparing diuretics or with kidney disease (risk of hyperkalaemia)
• High-dose potassium tablets may irritate the GI tract; US products commonly limited to <=99 mg K per serving
• Hygroscopic; may cake in humid conditions

For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.