| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | White or almost white crystal or crystalline powder |
| Identification | Positive |
| Melting point | 191 ℃ ~ 192℃ |
| pH (5%, w/v) | 2.2 ~ 2.5 |
| pH (2%,w/v) | 2.4 ~ 2.8 |
| Specific optical rotation | +20.5° ~ +21.5° |
| Clarity of solution | Clear |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.0003% |
| Assay (as C 6H 8O6, %) | 99.0 ~ 100.5 |
| Copper | ≤3 mg/kg |
| Iron | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Lead | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Oxalic acid | ≤0.2% |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.1% |
| Sulphated ash | ≤ 0.1% |
| Residual solvents (as methanol) | ≤ 500 mg/kg |
| Total plate count (cfu/g) | ≤ 1000 |
| Yeasts & molds (cfu/g) | ≤ 100 |
| Escherichia. Coli/g | Absence |
| Salmonella/ 25g | Absence |
| Staphylococcus aureus/ 25g | Absence |
Available Grade of Ascorbic Acid
Food Grade: Ascorbic Acid is widely used as antioxidants in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Ascorbic Acid is available as white crystalline powder(BP2010/USP33/E300/FCCVII/EP7.0 100mesh).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Ascorbic Acid we provide has been strictly tested under Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Ascorbic Acid should be Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
Handling Precaution: Handling of Ascorbic Acid should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid is a Vitamin widely used as antioxidants in food and beverage industries. As a antioxidants, Ascorbic Acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
Read more
1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Ascorbic Acid?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Ascorbic Acid. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Ascorbic Acid.
3. Do you have Ascorbic Acid in Stock?
Yes, we have Ascorbic Acid in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Ascorbic Acid ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Ascorbic Acid ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Ascorbic Acid ?
The price of Ascorbic Acid changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Ascorbic Acid, Foodchem can provide Ascorbic Acid at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Ascorbic Acid are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Ascorbic Acid?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Ascorbic Acid will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Ascorbic Acid supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream Sorbitol are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Ascorbic Acid manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Ascorbic Acid will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Ascorbic Acid is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide better appearance, longer shelf-life and higher nutrition value to processed food.
Ascorbic Acid is common form of vitamin C, available as White or almost white crystal or crystalline powder. As a synthesized chemical, Ascorbic Acid is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Ascorbic Acid is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Ascorbic Acid is a natural vitamin known as Vitamin C. As a natural vitamin, Ascorbic Acid is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Ascorbic Acid is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Ascorbic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach cramps, headache, and other side effects in specific groups of individuals.
