Sodium Ascorbate

Item

Specification --USP 31 / BP2007 / FCCV              

Name

Sodium Ascorbate

Assay(on dry basis)

99.0 - 101.0%

CAS No.

134-03-2

Chemical Formula

C₆H₇NaO₆

Identification

Positive reaction

Appearance

White crystals or crystalline powder

Specific rotation

+103 --- +108 ^o

Loss on drying

0.25%

PH value

7.0 - 8.0

Heavy metal

10 ppm

Functional use

Antioxidant, Nutrition enhancer

Packing

25kg/carton

Sodium Ascorbate prevents the formation of carcinogenic substance -nitrosamine and eradicate food and beverage's negative phenomena of discoloration, bad odours, turbidity and etc.

Uses of Sodium Ascorbate: 
As an important antioxidant preservative in food industry, sodium ascorbate not only preserve the color and natural flavor of the food, but also can prolong its shelf life, without any side effects. In food industry, it is mainly used in meat products, fruits, vegetables, canned food, jam, beer, carbonated drinks, fruit tea, fruit juice, wine, and so on.

Storage and transport:

Sodium ascorbate should be stored in a ventilated, dry and dark warehouse. Mixed with noxious substances during storage and transport is prohibited.