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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300)

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Specifications

Product name

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300)

E-Number

E300

Category

Vitamin C & Derivatives

Quality

DC 97%
Monophosphate
Normal

Shelf life

48 months

Packaging

25 kg cartons

Minimum order

25 kg

Stability

Suitability

Vegan
Halal
Kosher

Certificates

Origin

China

Production
Mainly synthetic production from glucose. Alternative production methods require different types of sugar that must have five carbon atoms, such as L-xylose or L-arabinose. Occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables.

What is vitamin C (ascorbic acid)?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a versatile functional ingredient with antioxidant properties. This raw material is one of the most important vitamins in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and animal feed industries and is used in numerous formulations. Thanks to its versatile properties, ascorbic acid is suitable both for fortifying products and for stabilising sensitive formulations.

What is vitamin C used for?

Vitamin C is used across numerous sectors. In dietary supplements and sports nutrition, ascorbic acid is frequently used as a component of vitamin-containing formulations. Furthermore, the raw material is used in functional drinks, foodstuffs, pharmaceutical products and cosmetic formulations. Ascorbic acid also helps to optimise various product concepts in meat and bakery products, as well as in animal feed.

What ingredients is ascorbic acid combined with?

In dietary supplements, vitamin C is often combined with minerals, plant extracts or other vitamins. In the food industry, ascorbic acid also serves as an antioxidant to stabilise colour, quality and sensitive ingredients. Thanks to these versatile combination options, the raw material is suitable for numerous applications in the health and nutrition sector.

What properties does vitamin C offer?

Ascorbic acid is valued for its antioxidant properties and good water solubility. The raw material is available in high purity and can be flexibly incorporated into powder, tablet and liquid formulations. A range of grades and specifications allows for application-specific selection to meet various industrial requirements.

Why source vitamin C from a reliable distributor?

As an experienced distributor of vitamins and functional ingredients, we supply vitamin C (ascorbic acid) of consistent quality and with reliable delivery. Our customers benefit from secure sourcing, appropriate specifications and expert advice on selecting suitable raw materials for food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300)
Jeffrey
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Global VC & Energy Ingredients Manager
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