Sodium citrate from starch

Anyone has idea on Production of sodium citrate from starch? Process, formulations, e.t.c.will be appreciated

1. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   @Morris Technically you can't produce sodium citrate directly from starch .This is an organic/ Industrial chemistry system. You first have to make citric acid which is derived mos…

2. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   @Morris Try to understand first the chemistry of citric acid manufacturing before you delve into sodium citrate production.. FYI thats an industrial chemistry subject not food sci…

3. Igwe reply

   Thanks alot. Can this fermentation be achieved with a bioreactor? Do you have any link, procedures and process to follow to convert starch to citric acid?

4. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   I still remember it from organic chemistry and industrial chemistry subjects many many years back in the university, its easy to derive if you are chemically minded.. It should be…

5. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   @Morris I already give you a concise method.,its up to your diligence to fill it up with details. In the presence of internet its should be easier now than during my university ye…