Ingredient

Ascorbic Acid And Calcium Carbonate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Ascorbic acid is often used as an antioxidant to preserve freshness and color in …

What it is

Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C, a nutrient essential for human health. It can be produced synthetically through a chemical process, often starting with corn or other plant-based sugars. Calcium carbonate is a mineral that occurs naturally as chalk or limestone.

Why it's used

Ascorbic acid is often used as an antioxidant to preserve freshness and color in foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Calcium carbonate is used as a firming agent, a calcium supplement, and an anti-caking agent. They are frequently found together in pickled and preserved vegetables.

Health notes

Ascorbic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or for its antioxidant properties. It is an essential vitamin, and while very high doses can cause digestive upset, typical dietary intake is considered safe. Calcium carbonate is also GRAS and is used as a calcium supplement and an anti-caking agent. Both substances have been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA and EFSA, which have assessed their safety for use in food.

Allergen info

Neither ascorbic acid nor calcium carbonate are derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Ascorbic Acid And Calcium Carbonate

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Glencourt Inc. Sweet Kale Salad With Chicken Organic Vegetable Blend, Organic Apples, Organic Chicken Meat And Organic Sunflower Kernels With Organic Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, Sweet Kale Salad With Chicken Deli Salads 160kcal 6.1Protein 9.8Fat 14.1Carbs Chiquita Brands, LLC Bites Juicy Red Apple Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 14.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Ranch Salad With Chicken Grilled Chicken Meat, Apples, Monterey Jack Cheese With Romaine Lettuce & Ranch Dressing, Ranch Salad With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 112kcal 5.9Protein 8.2Fat 4.7Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Spinach & Arugula Spinach, Arugula, Apples, Raisins, Crisp Quinoa, Walnuts, Almonds With Balsamic Blue Cheese Dressing Salad Bowl, Spinach & Arugula Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 254kcal 3.5Protein 17.6Fat 22.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Organic Red Apple Slices Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 53kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.5Carbs Glencourt Inc. Apple Walnut Salad With Chicken Organic Spring Mix, Chicken Meat, Apples, Feta Cheese, Carrots, Cranberries, And Walnuts With Sweet Onion Dijon Vinaigrette, Apple Walnut Salad With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 162kcal 7.6Protein 9.6Fat 12.6Carbs Russ Davis Wholesale Organic Guacamole Dips & Salsa High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 140kcal 2Protein 12Fat 8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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