Sodium Ascorbate E 301

Sodium Ascorbate Powder – The Versatile Antioxidant (E 301)

Sodium ascorbate, also known as E301, is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid. This white, odourless powder easily dissolves in water. In the food industry, it is commonly used as an antioxidant and stabiliser. Sodium ascorbate or ascorbic acid is used to preserve the freshness of food, prevent oxidation, and extend shelf life.
Due to its high vitamin C content (around 87%), sodium ascorbate can be used to increase the vitamin C content. If sodium ascorbate is used solely for this purpose, it can be labelled as vitamin C. Our product is pure sodium ascorbate, free from additives and derived from plant-based, GMO-free sources. Thanks to its high water solubility, it is easy to process and evenly distribute in the product.

What is sodium ascorbate used for?

Sodium ascorbate plays a crucial role in food processing. It ensures the preservation of the colour and flavour quality of the final product:

• As an effective antioxidant, it inhibits oxidation and prevents freshly cut fruits, vegetables, and potatoes from browning.
• As a curing agent (additive E301), it supports colour stability in cured and processed meat products: it promotes the development of the characteristic pink colour and prevents the meat from fading or turning grey. It is particularly suitable for use in long curing processes, in cooked cured meats (e.g. Kassler, cooked ham, etc.), and in the production of raw sausages.
• It extends the shelf life of canned fruits and vegetables, fruit juices and nectars, fruit spreads, bread, baking mixes, beer, wine, as well as meat and sausage products.

Notes

Sodium ascorbate is authorised in the EU as a food additive under the number E 301 without a maximum quantity restriction for foods. Sodium ascorbate should be stored dry and protected from light at 6 to 25 °C.

Ingredients: 100% Sodium Ascorbate

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