Use of branched polyester based on citric acid as an additive in dishwashing detergents, detergents, detergents or water treatment formulations

The present invention relates to dishwashing detergents, detergents of branched polyesters obtainable by polycondensation of citric acid using at least one polyalcohol and optionally using a polycarboxylic acid component. , For use as an additive in detergents or water treatment formulations and to mixtures containing such branched polyesters. The present invention further relates to the use of hydrophobically modified branched polyesters and methods for cleaning, washing or water treatment using such branched polyesters. [Selection figure] None