Additives
Ascorbic Acid (E300): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Antioxidant · Antioxidant (Vit C)
Vitamin C - an essential nutrient and antioxidant. Completely safe and nutritionally beneficial. Note: when combined with sodium benzoate (E211) in drinks it can form benzene.
- Category
- Antioxidant — Antioxidant (Vit C)
- Typically used in
- Juices, beer, meat products, jam
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
- Also listed as
- Vitamin C
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