Ascorbyl Palmitate, CAS# 137-66-6, is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as A WHITE OR YELLOWISH WHITE POWDER. Ascorbyl Palmitate is widely used as antioxidant as it acts as a reducing agent to reverse oxidation in liquids. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E304.
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Ingestion of Ascorbyl Palmitate in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Ascorbyl Palmitate: ADI 0-1.25 mg/kg bw
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Ascorbyl Palmitate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Ascorbyl Palmitate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Ascorbyl Palmitate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
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. Ascorbyl Palmitate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
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