Sodium Lascorbate
What is Sodium Lascorbate?
Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is produced when ascorbic acid is neutralized with a sodium-containing compound, such as sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydroxide. It is commonly used as a source of vitamin C and as an antioxidant.
Is Sodium Lascorbate vegan?
Sodium Lascorbate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Lascorbate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Sodium Lascorbate a major allergen?
Sodium ascorbate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens.
What is Sodium Lascorbate used for?
Manufacturers add sodium ascorbate to foods as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color, and as a source of vitamin C.
Is Sodium Lascorbate safe?
Sodium ascorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or antioxidant.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sodium ascorbate to foods as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color, and as a source of vitamin C. It is often found in processed meats, baked goods, and beverages. It can also be used as a curing agent in some meat products.
Health notes
Sodium ascorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or antioxidant. It is a form of vitamin C, which is an essential nutrient. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vitamin C and its salts, and they are permitted for use in food. High doses of vitamin C can cause digestive upset in some individuals, but this is rare at typical food intake levels.
Allergen info
Sodium ascorbate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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