Acorbic Acid
What is Acorbic Acid?
Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C, a nutrient found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It is typically manufactured industrially through a process that starts with glucose, often derived from corn.
Is Acorbic Acid vegan?
Acorbic Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Acorbic Acid gluten-free?
Ascorbic acid is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
What is Acorbic Acid used for?
Manufacturers add ascorbic acid to foods as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color, and also as an acidulant to provide a tart flavor.
Is Acorbic Acid safe?
Ascorbic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add ascorbic acid to foods as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color, and also as an acidulant to provide a tart flavor. It is commonly found in beverages, baked goods, cured meats, and processed fruits and vegetables.
Health notes
Ascorbic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is an essential nutrient, and while high doses can cause digestive upset, it is not associated with significant health risks at typical dietary levels. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated ascorbic acid and its salts.
Allergen info
Ascorbic acid is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Acorbic Acid
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