Ascorbic
What is Ascorbic?
Ascorbic acid is a synthetic form of Vitamin C, a nutrient naturally found in many fruits and vegetables. It is typically manufactured through a chemical process involving glucose, often derived from corn.
Is Ascorbic vegan?
Ascorbic is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Ascorbic gluten-free?
Ascorbic acid is not one of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Ascorbic used for?
Ascorbic acid is added to foods as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color, especially in processed fruits, vegetables, and beverages.
Is Ascorbic safe?
Ascorbic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or food additive.
Why it's used
Ascorbic acid is added to foods as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color, especially in processed fruits, vegetables, and beverages. It also functions as an acidulant to provide a tart flavor and can act as a dough conditioner in baked goods.
Health notes
Ascorbic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or food additive. It is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a role in immune function and collagen production. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated ascorbic acid. Evidence does not suggest adverse effects at typical dietary intake levels.
Allergen info
Ascorbic acid is not one of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.
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