| Item | Specification -- FCC IV |
| Name | Erythorbic Acid |
| Appearance | White odorless, crystalline powder or granules |
| Assay(on dry basis) | 99.0 - 100.5% |
| Chemical Formula | C6H8O6 |
| Specific rotation | -16.5 --- -18.0 º |
| Residue on ignitionc | <0.3% |
| Loss on drying | <0.4% |
| Particle size | 40 mesh |
| Heavy metal | <10 ppm max |
| Lead | <5 ppm |
| Arsenic | <3 ppm |
Available Grade of Erythorbic Acid
Food Grade: Erythorbic Acid is widely used as antioxidant in food industries. Foodchem's food grade Erythorbic Acid is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Erythorbic Acid we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Erythorbic Acid should be Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
Handling Precaution: Handling of Erythorbic 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 Erythorbic Acid
Erythorbic Acid is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid widely used as antioxidant in food processing. As a antioxidant, Erythorbic Acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Erythorbic Acid?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Erythorbic 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 Erythorbic Acid.
3. Do you have Erythorbic Acid in Stock?
Yes, we have Erythorbic Acid in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Erythorbic 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 Erythorbic Acid ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Erythorbic Acid ?
The price of Erythorbic Acid changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Erythorbic Acid, Foodchem can provide Erythorbic Acid at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Erythorbic 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 Erythorbic 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 Erythorbic Acid will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Erythorbic 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 corn starch are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Erythorbic Acid manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Erythorbic Acid will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Erythorbic Acid is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide better appearance and longer shelf-life to processed vegetable and fruit.
Erythorbic Acid is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid, available as White odorless, crystalline powder or granules. As a synthesized chemical, Erythorbic Acid is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Erythorbic 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?
Erythorbic Acid is a stereoisomer of ascorbic acid, available as White odorless, crystalline powder or granules. As a synthesized chemical, Erythorbic Acid is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Erythorbic 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. Erythorbic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported.
