Calcium Ascorbate Vitamin C 90 g

Calcium Ascorbate (E302) Is the Calcium Salt of Ascorbic Acid

Calcium ascorbate (E302) is the calcium salt of ascorbic acid – vitamin C in a form that is neutral in taste and does not lower the pH.

This makes it an alternative to regular ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant in foods where you do not want to add acidity: neutral beverages, dairy-type products, sauces, minced meat and charcuterie, or recipes where a sour note would be unwanted.

The effect is the same as for ascorbic acid – the ascorbate binds oxygen and slows oxidation, protecting flavor, color and aroma compounds.

In already acidic products such as syrups, concentrates and juice, calcium ascorbate offers no extra advantage; ascorbic acid is sufficient and also less expensive.

Dosage: as for ascorbic acid, typically around 100 ppm (0.1 g per liter) in liquid products.

Allow for approximately 20% more by weight than ascorbic acid for the same amount of ascorbate. Dissolves easily in water. Listed in the ingredients as "antioxidant (calcium ascorbate)" or E302.

Food grade. Store in a dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.