To Help Promote Color Retention
What is To Help Promote Color Retention?
Erythorbic acid is a food additive that is chemically identical to D-isoascorbic acid. It is produced commercially by the fermentation of a carbohydrate source, such as sugar, using specific microorganisms.
Is To Help Promote Color Retention vegan?
To Help Promote Color Retention is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is To Help Promote Color Retention gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is To Help Promote Color Retention a major allergen?
Erythorbic acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is To Help Promote Color Retention used for?
Erythorbic acid is used to help retain color and flavor in processed foods, and to prevent spoilage.
Is To Help Promote Color Retention safe?
The FDA has classified erythorbic acid as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food.
Why it's used
Erythorbic acid is used to help retain color and flavor in processed foods, and to prevent spoilage. It acts as an antioxidant, protecting foods from oxidation which can cause color and flavor changes. It is often found in cured meats, canned fruits and vegetables, and baked goods.
Health notes
The FDA has classified erythorbic acid as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. It is also permitted as a food additive in the European Union. JECFA has evaluated erythorbic acid and established an acceptable daily intake. Studies on erythorbic acid have not shown significant adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Erythorbic acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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