Antioxidants

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Premium quality L-Ascorbic acid - a powerful antioxidant used for nutritional fortification, food preservation, and as a reducing agent in various food processing applications.

Product Specifications

E NumberE300
CAS Number50-81-7
Molecular FormulaC6H8O6
AppearanceWhite Crystalline Powder
Purity≥99.0%
Molecular Weight176.12 g/mol

Applications

Nutritional SupplementsBeveragesFrozen FoodsMeat ProductsBakeryFruit Preserves

Product Overview

L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is one of the most important vitamins and antioxidants used in the food industry. It serves multiple functions including nutritional fortification, antioxidant protection, and as a dough conditioner in bakery applications.

Key Benefits

  • Powerful natural antioxidant
  • Essential vitamin for human nutrition
  • Extends shelf life of food products
  • Dough conditioning in bakery applications
  • Prevents browning in fresh produce
  • Water-soluble for easy incorporation

Technical Specifications

  • Assay (on dry basis): ≥99.0%
  • Specific Rotation: +20.5° to +21.5°
  • Loss on Drying: ≤0.4%
  • Sulfated Ash: ≤0.1%
  • Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤10 mg/kg
  • Arsenic: ≤3 mg/kg

Industrial Applications

  • Vitamin supplements and fortified foods
  • Carbonated and fruit beverages
  • Frozen fruits and vegetables
  • Processed meat products
  • Bread and bakery products
  • Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves

Quality & Certifications

  • FSSC 22000 Certified
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
  • Kosher Certified
  • Halal Certified
  • USP/FCC Grade
  • Non-GMO Verified