Product Description

Dalkim Sodium Ascorbate

USP Grade

CAS NO : 134-03-2

Purity : 99%min

Appearance : White to slightly yellow crystalline powder

HS Code : 2936270020

Sodium Ascorbate is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The molecular formula of this chemical compound is C6H7NaO6.

As the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, it is known as a mineral ascorbate. It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement.

Sodium ascorbate normally provides 131 mg of sodium per 1,000 mg of ascorbic acid (1,000 mg of sodium ascorbate contains 889 mg of ascorbic acid and 111 mg of sodium).

As a food additive, It has the E number E301 and is used as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator.

Applications

• It can be used for various food of vitamin C fortifier and in the cool and refreshing beverage and dairy products.
• It is widely used in ham and sausage.
• The basic properties and health benefits of sodium ascorbate are the same as vitamin C,but the mineral salt works as a buffer lowering the acidity of ascorbic acid. Binding ascorbic acid to a mineral salt such as sodium makes it potentially easier on the digestive tract because the salt acts as a buffer.
• The product has the double functions in supplying Vitamin C and strengthening the ability of absorbing Calcium.

What is the Difference between Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate?

Both ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate are forms of Vitamin C.

Sodium Ascorbate falls under the category of mineral salts.

Therefore, while ascorbic acid is the pure form of Vitamin C, Sodium Ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid.

Sodium Ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid and is a common mineral salt. It is produced through the reaction between equal amounts of ascorbic acid and sodium bicarbonate with further precipitation using isopropanol.

Being a mineral ascorbate, it is buffered and, therefore, less acidic than ascorbic acid.

Usually, sodium ascorbate is recommended for people who have gastrointestinal problems associated with ascorbic acid. Sodium ascorbate is considered mild and more abdomen friendly.

However, when including sodium ascorbate in diet, it is important to keep in mind that the sodium is also being very well absorbed by the body along with the ascorbic acid.

Therefore, the dosage of intake should be carefully monitored. Sodium Ascorbate is water soluble and hence can only protect water soluble forms from oxidation.

• Ascorbic acid is an organic acid whereas sodium ascorbate is a mineral salt of ascorbic acid.

• Sodium ascorbate is milder than ascorbic acid as it is buffered and has less acidity. That makes sodium ascorbate more stomach friendly than ascorbic acid.