Sodium ascorbate

• Sodascorbat
• Monosodium ascorbate
• E 301

White odorless solid

Fixed

220 ° C ( decomposition)

Soluble in water and ethanol

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Sodium is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid.

Properties

Sodium ascorbate is a white odorless solid, which turns dark when exposed to light.

Representation

Industrial sodium ascorbate is synthesized from ascorbic acid, which is obtained by the Reichstein synthesis or possibly using genetically modified organisms.

Use

Sodium ascorbate is used as an antioxidant, flour treatment agents, and as a color stabilizer used. It is used to prevent browning of fresh- cut fruit. Also for meat it is used in combination with nitrite in order to obtain the red color of the flesh. It is often and nectars, jams, jelly, jam, meat and meat products, and in bread, cake mixes, beer and wine enclosed in fruit and vegetables, fruit juices.

It is generally accepted in the EU as a food additive under the E number 301 no maximum limit for all foods.

It is often also used to increase the vitamin C content. If this is the only reason why sodium is used, you must declare it as vitamin C, otherwise the name occurs as "E 301 " or " sodium ascorbate ".

Safety

At very high doses of sodium ascorbate can promote the formation of bladder and kidney stones.