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Sodium Ascorbate(E301)
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Sodium Ascorbate is a antioxidant — Antioxidant in chopped meat and curing
Also: Vitamin C Sodium
What it does
Antioxidant in chopped meat and curing
Where you'll see it
chopped meat, cured meats, vitamin preparations
Benefits
Source of vitamin C
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): can serve as an antioxidant in chopped meat and other foods to stop spoiling; also used in curing meat