Citric acid VS Sodium Citrate?

[Anonymous Modernist 15605]

Hello Everyone,

I have heard that Sodium Citrate is also called sour salt, also know as Citric acid.

I went to a place called Spice barn online and they sold "sour salt". I was not really paying to much attention since I was sitting at home and was also buying a few other spices.

After the spices came in, Left the box on my table for a few days, I was in no hurry to open the spices or use them.

Once I was ready to use them then it struck me, I had Citric Acid and not Sodium Citrate. So My question is, Can I use Citric Acid for everything you would use Sodium Citrate for? Or do I need to buy more? Thanks, Rick.

[Anonymous Modernist 5066]

http://modernistcuisine.com/cooks/forum/sources-for-modernist-ingredients/sodium-citrate-versus-citric-acid/

[Judy Wilson]

Hi Rick,

For more about the differences and why you must use sodium citrate, see this post: http://modernistcuisine.com/recipes/sodium-citrate-creates-silky-smooth-macaroni-and-cheese/

Judy

[Anonymous Modernist 15605]

Thanks for the help.

So could you guys please give me some links to online sources that you guys buy Sodium Citrate from that is trust worthy and offers a decent price. My spice sources do not sell them. Thanks.

[Anonymous Modernist 12636]

I would by the bigger package. It's easy to go through 50 grams.

http://www.modernistpantry.com/search.asp?keyword=sodium+citrate&search=GO

http://www.willpowder.com/sodiumCitrate.html

[Judy Wilson]

You can also normally buy the WillPowder variety on Amazon, which we've recommended in posts before. It looks like it is currently out of stock though. http://www.amazon.com/WillPowder-Sodium-Citrate-16-Ounce-Jar/dp/B00250Y9Y6?ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338309054&sr=8-1&tag=modercuisi0f-20&linkCode=as2

[Anonymous Modernist 17102]

Hi Judy,

I was wondering if one could simply use Eno instead of specifically buying sodium citrate. Not sure if Eno is comprised of exactly the same ingredients as what you would purchase from Will Powder; however, it does list sodium citrate as the main ingredient. I have searched this online but have found nothing to confirm or deny this.

http://www.directionsforme.org/index.php/directions/product/ANTCDLAX/00053100861705

Any thoughts on this?

Steve

[Judy Wilson]

Hi Mr. Gillybert,

I asked the team about this, and they say that they've never tested ENO, so I'm afraid we can't provide any information on it. If you do decide to test it out, let us know your results!

Judy