Ingredient · E300

Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ascorbic acid is added to foods to help maintain flavor and freshness by acting …

What is Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness?

Ascorbic acid is a vitamin, also known as Vitamin C. It is a white or slightly yellow crystalline powder. It is often produced commercially by a chemical synthesis process.

Is Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness vegan?

Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness a major allergen?

Ascorbic acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.

What is Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness used for?

Ascorbic acid is added to foods to help maintain flavor and freshness by acting as an antioxidant.

Is Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness safe?

Ascorbic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or preservative.

Why it's used

Ascorbic acid is added to foods to help maintain flavor and freshness by acting as an antioxidant. It prevents fats and oils from going rancid and helps keep colors from fading. It is commonly found in fruit juices, processed meats, baked goods, and jams.

Health notes

Ascorbic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or preservative. It is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a role in immune function and tissue repair. The WHO/IARC has not classified ascorbic acid regarding carcinogenicity. JECFA has evaluated ascorbic acid and set an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse effects at typical dietary intake levels.

Allergen info

Ascorbic acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Added To Maintain Flavor And Freshness

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100% Juice From Concentrate, White Grape The Kroger Co. 100% Juice From Concentrate, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 67kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs 100% White Grape Juice From Concentrate With Added Ingredients, White Grape Harris-Teeter Inc. 100% White Grape Juice From Concentrate With Added Ingredients, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs 100% Unsweetened White Grape Juice From Concentrate, Unsweetened White Grape Schnuck Markets, Inc. 100% Unsweetened White Grape Juice From Concentrate, Unsweetened White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs 100% White Grape Juice From Concentrate Market Basket Inc. 100% White Grape Juice From Concentrate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs 100% White Grape Juice, White Grape The Moran Group Incorporated 100% White Grape Juice, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs White Grape 100% Juice From Concentrate, White Grape Winco Foods, Inc. White Grape 100% Juice From Concentrate, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs White Grape Juice, White Grape Smart & Final Iris Corporation White Grape Juice, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs NATURE'S NECTAR White Grape 100% Juice, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs Cott Corporation 100% Juice From Concentrate, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. 100% White Grape Juice From Concentrate, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 67kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs Nash Finch Company 100% White Grape Juice From Concentrate, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs Big Y Foods, Inc. 100% White Grape Juice From Concentrate, White Grape Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 62kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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