Ingredient

Vitamin C And Zinc Oxide

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Vitamin C and zinc oxide to foods primarily to increase their nutritional …

What it is

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a vitamin found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. Zinc oxide is a mineral compound. Both are often added to foods to boost their nutritional content.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Vitamin C and zinc oxide to foods primarily to increase their nutritional value, acting as added nutrients. They are commonly found in beverages like fruit juices and nectars, as well as some cereals and supplements.

Health notes

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient. The FDA recognizes Vitamin C as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used as a nutrient or dietary supplement. Zinc is also an essential mineral. Zinc oxide is GRAS for use as a nutrient. The WHO/IARC has evaluated Vitamin C, and JECFA has evaluated both Vitamin C and zinc compounds, setting acceptable daily intakes for them. Evidence does not suggest adverse effects from typical dietary intake of these nutrients.

Allergen info

Neither Vitamin C nor zinc oxide are major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Vitamin C And Zinc Oxide

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Tropicana Products, Inc. Orange Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 48kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 11.0Carbs Tropicana Products, Inc. Tropicana, Orange Juice With Vitamin C And Zinc Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Tropicana Products, Inc. Tropicana, Essentials, Fruit Juice, Orange, Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs No Pulp Orange Juice With Vitamin C And Zinc, No Pulp Orange Tropicana Products, Inc. No Pulp Orange Juice With Vitamin C And Zinc, No Pulp Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Tropicana Products, Inc. Some Pulp Orange Juice With Vitamin C And Zinc, Some Pulp Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 46kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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