Short Description:
CAS number： 134-03-2
Molecular formula： C6H7NaO6
Molecular weight： 198.1059
Chemical structure：
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Sodium Ascorbic |
| Grade | Food grade/Feed grade/ Pharma grade |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellowish white crystalline powder or granule |
| Assay | 99%-100.5% |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Packing | 25kg/carton |
| Condition | Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area. |
Description
Sodium ascorbate is sodium salt of ascorbic acid (commonly known as vitamin C), which is approved for use as a food additive in many countries. Sodium ascorbate is consisted of a combination of sodium and vitamin C, which commonly serve as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator in pharmaceutical manufacturing and in the food industry. In this mixture, sodium acts as a buffer, creating a less acidic supplement than those made entirely from vitamin C. It can be easier to tolerate if the digestive system is sensitive to acid. As a vitamin C supplement, it provides both sodium and vitamin C for human body, which is effective to prevent or treat vitamin C deficiency. Besides, studies have shown that taking sodium ascorbate is helpful with cancer prevention and treatment.
Function of Sodium Ascorbate
Sodium ascorbate can be used for various food of vitamin C fortifier and in the cool and refreshing beverage and dairy products.It is widely used in ham and sausage, and keep fresh when adding to the cosmetic, it can resist wrinkle, senescence, and make the skin fair. The product has the double functions in supplying Vitamin C and strengthening the ability of absorbing Calcium.
Application of Sodium Ascorbate
Producing various food additives, feed additives.Sodium ascorbate is widely used in food, beverage, cultivation and animal feed additives, and other fields. The main application fields: 1. meat: as color additives to maintain color. 2. fruit storage: spray or use with citric acid to keep color and flavor, extend shelf life. 3. canned products: add to the soup before canning to maintain color and flavor. 4. bread: keep the color, natural flavor and extend shelf life. 5. as additives in nutrient. 6. feed additives.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Sodium ascorbate is used as an antioxidant in pharmaceutical formulations, and also in food products where it increases the effectiveness of sodium nitrite against growth of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked meats. It improves gel cohesiveness and sensory firmness of fiberized products regardless of vacuum treatment.It is also used therapeutically as a source of vitamin C in tablets and parenteral preparations
