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Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)Vitamins, Preservatives, Anti-oxidants
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Description
Ascorbic acid is a sugar with anti-oxidantActs as a preservative by inhibiting the effects of oxygen on food. properties that occurs naturally in most fruits and vegetables, and is commonly known as vitaminOrganic compounds that are essential for human growth and development that must be obtained through diet. C. Commercially it is synthesised by the bacterial fermentationThe chemical breakdown of a substance by yeasts, bacteria or other microorganisms. of glucose, then followed by chemical oxidationTo become chemically combined with oxygen.. This produces a white to yellow powder that is soluble in water, and used as an anti-oxidant, preservativeUsed to prevent spoilage of food by inhibiting or preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms., and a source of vitamin C in foods.
Ascorbic acid and its sodium, potassium, and calcium salts are commonly used as anti-oxidants, preservatives, and a source of vitamin C in foods.
Common Uses
Used in many foods including dairy-based drinks (chocolate milk,cocoa, eggnog, drinking yoghurt, whey-based drinks), cheeses (ripened, unripened, and processed), puddings, yoghurts, fat spreads and fat based desserts, dried vegetables, seeds and nuts, pre-cooked pasta and rice and noodles, breakfast cereals, bakery products, sauces, soups and broths, vinegars and dressings, meat casings, sports drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks, confectionary, alcoholic and low-alcoholic beverages, ready to eat savouries, and many more. It is also used as a vitamin supplement.
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