Sodium ascorbate
| Turkish name | Sodyum askorbat |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Sodium Ascorbate |
| CAS number | 134-03-2 |
| EC number | 205-126-1 |
| E number | E301 |
| Molecular formula | C6H7NaO6 |
| Molecular weight | 198.11 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Vitamin C sodium salt |
| Function | Antioxidant |
| Applications | Food, Cosmetics |
| Product group | Food Ingredients |
| Subgroup | Antioxidants |
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Sodium ascorbate, CAS 134-03-2, E301, is a raw material used as antioxidant in food, cosmetics applications. Supplied by ISF CHEM.
Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Used in food as antioxidant E301.
Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It appears as a white powder. It is obtained by the reaction of an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid with sodium carbonate, followed by removal of water from this solution.
Sodium ascorbate is used as an antioxidant in many products due to its oxygen-scavenging property. It occurs naturally in vegetables and fruits.
It is used as an antioxidant in processed meat products to prevent oxidative deterioration.
In general:
• It accelerates color formation, shortening the curing time.
• It has antioxidant effects. It prevents oxidation of fats.
• It minimizes the amount of nitrite that may remain in the final product.
• It prevents color oxidation, so the color of the product is preserved for longer during storage and distribution.
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