Sodium Ascorbate
CAS Number: 134-03-2
Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), providing the same antioxidant and nutritional functionality as ascorbic acid but with a neutral pH and higher solubility. As E301, it is used as a cured meat color stabilizer (reduces nitrosamine formation), antioxidant in fruit-based products, and Vitamin C source in fortified foods and beverages. Supplied as white crystalline powder with ≥99% purity.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to slightly off-white crystalline powder |
| iron (ppm) | ≤2 |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| pH (10% solution) | 6.5–8.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
Applications
- Cured meat color preservation and nitrosamine reduction
- Fruit beverages and juices antioxidant protection
- Vitamin C fortification in foods and beverages
- Bakery improver (dough oxidant) in bread production
- Frozen fruit and vegetable oxidation prevention
Key Features
- pH-neutral form of Vitamin C, ideal for pH-sensitive formulations
- Higher water solubility than ascorbic acid
- Reduces nitrosamine formation in cured meats as nitrite synergist
- EU E301 approved, GRAS status, USP and FCC grade available
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