Product Description

Sodium Ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It is a water-soluble vitamin widely used as an antioxidant, nutritional fortifier, and preservative in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications.

Compared with pure ascorbic acid, Sodium Ascorbate has a milder taste and lower acidity, making it more suitable for sensitive formulations such as beverages, effervescent tablets, and fortified foods. It helps protect products from oxidation, extend shelf life, and maintain color and flavor stability.

📄 Free documents available for download: COA, TDS, and MSDS to support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and technical evaluation.

COA --Sodium Ascorbate

Chemical & Physical Properties

• Appearance: White to slightly yellow crystalline powder

• Odor: Odorless

• Taste: Slightly salty and mild

• Solubility: Freely soluble in water

• Chemical Formula: C₆H₇NaO₆

• Molecular Weight: 198.11

• pH (10% solution): 7.0 – 8.0

• Stability: Sensitive to heat, light, and air; more stable than ascorbic acid in neutral systems

Specifications

• Assay: ≥ 99.0%

• Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.25%

• Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm

• Arsenic: ≤ 2 ppm

• pH (10% solution): 7.0 – 8.0

• Clarity of Solution: Clear and transparent

(Custom specifications available upon request.)

Applications (Detailed)

1. Food & Beverage Industry

Sodium Ascorbate is widely used as an antioxidant and vitamin C fortifier in food systems.

Key functions:

• Prevents oxidation and rancidity in food products

• Maintains color stability (especially in meat and processed foods)

• Enhances shelf life of packaged foods

• Provides vitamin C nutritional enrichment

• Reduces nitrosamine formation in cured meat products

Typical applications:

• Beverages (juices, functional drinks, energy drinks)

• Dairy products and nutritional formulations

• Processed meats (ham, sausages, canned meat)

• Bakery and confectionery products

• Fortified foods and health foods

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

Sodium Ascorbate is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations due to its stability and buffering properties.

Key functions:

• Vitamin C supplementation in tablets and injectables

• Antioxidant support in drug formulations

• Helps reduce oxidative stress in clinical nutrition

• Used in immune-support formulations

Typical applications:

• Vitamin C tablets and capsules

• Injectable vitamin formulations (in some systems)

• Oral rehydration and nutritional solutions

• Clinical nutrition products

3. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements

It is a key ingredient in modern health and wellness formulations.

Key functions:

• Immune system support

• Antioxidant protection against free radicals

• Supports collagen synthesis and skin health

• Enhances overall vitality and energy metabolism

Typical applications:

• Multivitamin tablets and capsules

• Effervescent vitamin C tablets

• Immune-boosting supplements

• Beauty-from-within formulations

4. Feed Industry (Animal Nutrition)

Sodium Ascorbate is also used in animal nutrition to support health and immunity.

Key functions:

• Enhances antioxidant defense in animals

• Supports immune system development

• Helps reduce stress in livestock and aquaculture species

• Improves overall growth performance

Typical applications:

• Feed premixes

• Aquaculture feed additives

• Livestock nutrition supplements

5. Industrial Applications (Limited Use)

In some cases, it is also used in industrial systems where antioxidant properties are required.

• Stabilization of sensitive chemical formulations

• Antioxidant in technical systems (non-food use)

Advantages

• Excellent antioxidant and vitamin C source

• Milder taste and lower acidity than ascorbic acid

• High water solubility

• More stable in neutral and slightly alkaline systems

• Suitable for food, pharma, and nutraceutical applications

• High purity and consistent quality

• 📄 Full documentation support: COA, TDS, MSDS available for free download

Packaging & Storage

• Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag or fiber drum with inner liner

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place

• Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended conditions

• Protect from light, heat, and moisture

Regulatory Status

• Complies with FCC, USP, and EU food additive standards

• Approved food additive (Vitamin C source)

• Non-GMO

• Halal and Kosher certified (if required)

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