Ingredient

Vitamin C - Enriching Substance

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add Vitamin C to foods primarily as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and …

What it is

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a vitamin that occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It is an essential nutrient for human health, playing a role in immune function and collagen production. Industrially, it is often produced through a chemical synthesis process.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Vitamin C to foods primarily as an antioxidant to prevent spoilage and maintain color, especially in beverages and processed fruits. It is also used as a nutrient supplement to fortify foods like cereals and juices, and can act as an acidity regulator.

Health notes

Vitamin C is widely recognized as an essential nutrient by health authorities. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists it as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use as a nutrient supplement and antioxidant. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated Vitamin C, and it is considered safe at typical dietary intakes. While research explores its role in various health aspects, current evidence does not support claims of it curing or preventing specific diseases.

Allergen info

Vitamin C is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Vitamin C - Enriching Substance

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Scripture Creations, LLC Sonda, Fruit & Carrot Drink, Mango & Carrot, Mango & Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal —Protein 0Fat 10Carbs

Square Enterprises Corp. Juice Drink Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal —Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Vertebral Technologies, Inc. Sonda, Fruit & Carrot Drink, Peach & Carrot, Peach & Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal —Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Scripture Creations, LLC Sonda, Poetry Of Taste Juice Drink, Pineapple & Carrot, Pineapple & Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal —Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Square Enterprises Corp. Square, Orange & Carrot Juice Drink From Concentrate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal —Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Scripture Creations, LLC Orange & Carrot Juice Drink, Orange & Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal —Protein 0Fat 10.4Carbs Vertebral Technologies, Inc. Sonda, Juice Drink, Peach & Carrot, Peach & Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal —Protein 0Fat 10Carbs

Lowell International Company Mango & Carrot Juice Drink, Mango; Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs

Lowell International Company Peach & Carrot Juice Drink, Peach; Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs

Lowell International Company Carrot & Orange Juice Drink, Carrot; Orange Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs

Liberty Imports Apple, Orange And Carrot Juice Beverage Blend, Apple; Orange; Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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