... salty and acid,soluble in water (1g/1.5ml,25), insoluble in ethanol, steady in air, slightly deliquescence in moist air,PH7.6 ... -8.6 in 5% aqueous solution,when ... Buffer acidity acid incold drink, prevent acid in dairy products,used as binder in cheeseand minced meat, acid coagulant in jellies and jam,emulsifier ...