Sodium Ascorbate E301
vitamin derivative β Primarily synthetic.
Sodium L-ascorbate
CAS: 134-03-2
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? Did You Know?
Beyond food, Sodium Ascorbate is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Re-evaluated together with E300 and E302 in 2015 EFSA opinion
Official EFSA LinkUnited States (FDA)
Approved for use in food as antioxidant and nutrient
Japan (MHLW)
Approved as existing food additive
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by dissolving ascorbic acid in water with addition of sodium bicarbonate. After the reaction is complete and foaming stops, the compound is precipitated with isopropanol, yielding a white or slightly yellowish powder.
Applications Beyond Food
Antioxidant and skin-brightening agent
Vitamin C supplement (gentler, less acidic form)
Oxygen scavenger in packaging