Ingredient · E300

To Maintain Freshness And Color

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

What is To Maintain Freshness And Color?

Ascorbic acid is a form of Vitamin C, a naturally occurring nutrient found in many fruits and vegetables. It is often produced commercially through a process involving the fermentation of sugars, followed by chemical synthesis.

Is To Maintain Freshness And Color vegan?

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

Is To Maintain Freshness And Color gluten-free?

Ascorbic acid is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is To Maintain Freshness And Color used for?

Ascorbic acid is used as an antioxidant to help maintain the freshness and color of foods, particularly in processed fruits, vegetables, and meats.

Is To Maintain Freshness And Color safe?

Ascorbic acid is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Ascorbic acid is used as an antioxidant to help maintain the freshness and color of foods, particularly in processed fruits, vegetables, and meats. It prevents browning and spoilage by protecting against oxidation. It is also used to enhance the nutritional value of foods by adding Vitamin C.

Health notes

Ascorbic acid is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a role in immune function and collagen production. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated ascorbic acid and its salts. At typical dietary levels, it is considered safe and beneficial. High doses, usually from supplements, can cause digestive upset in some individuals.

Allergen info

Ascorbic acid is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain To Maintain Freshness And Color

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Turkey Sandwich Snack Pack Publix Super Markets, Inc. Turkey Sandwich Snack Pack Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 168kcal 6.5Protein 8.2Fat 16.8Carbs Peeled Sweet Apple Slices Crunch Pak Holding Company, LLC Peeled Sweet Apple Slices Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 56kcal 0Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs Fruit Tray, Fruit Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Fruit Tray, Fruit Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 57kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 13.6Carbs Mixed Apple Slices, Mixed Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mixed Apple Slices, Mixed Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 57kcal 0Protein 0Fat 14.3Carbs Apple & Cheese Snack Tray, Apple & Cheese Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Apple & Cheese Snack Tray, Apple & Cheese Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 162kcal 6.3Protein 9.2Fat 12.0Carbs Sweet Organic Apple Slices, Sweet Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Sweet Organic Apple Slices, Sweet Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 57kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.9Carbs Cheese And Fruit Brie, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Grapes, Apple Slices, Crackers, Almonds, And Dark Chocolate Snack Box, Cheese And Fruit Raley's Cheese And Fruit Brie, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Grapes, Apple Slices, Crackers, Almonds, And Dark Chocolate Snack Box, Cheese And Fruit Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 301kcal 10.9Protein 21.8Fat 17.9Carbs Protein Bistro Apples, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Egg, & Corn Chips Snack Tray, Protein Bistro Safeway, Inc. Protein Bistro Apples, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Egg, & Corn Chips Snack Tray, Protein Bistro Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 73% DV per serving 216kcal 9.4Protein 13.6Fat 14.1Carbs Egg 'N Flax Seed Chips Sweet & Tart Apples, Grapes, Egg, Cheddar Cheese & Flax Seed Corn Chips Cafe Meals, Egg 'N Flax Seed Chips Crunch Pak Holding Company, LLC Egg 'N Flax Seed Chips Sweet & Tart Apples, Grapes, Egg, Cheddar Cheese & Flax Seed Corn Chips Cafe Meals, Egg 'N Flax Seed Chips Other Deli High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 58% DV per serving —kcal 6.6Protein 9.9Fat 16.0Carbs Apple & Walnut Salad Bowl With Chicken, Apple & Walnut With Chicken Giant Eagle, Inc. Apple & Walnut Salad Bowl With Chicken, Apple & Walnut With Chicken Deli Salads 160kcal 5.8Protein 9.6Fat 14.7Carbs Sweet Apples, Cheese, Pretzels Snacker Crunch Pak Holding Company, LLC Sweet Apples, Cheese, Pretzels Snacker Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 153kcal 6.3Protein 6.3Fat 18.0Carbs Apple Slices, Cheese And Chocolate Pretzels Snackers, Apple Slices, Cheese And Chocolate Pretzels Crunch Pak Holding Company, LLC Apple Slices, Cheese And Chocolate Pretzels Snackers, Apple Slices, Cheese And Chocolate Pretzels Lunch Snacks & Combinations 167kcal 5.8Protein 6.7Fat 23.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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