Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) — Bulk Food Grade
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C, E300) is the L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid, a food-grade antioxidant presented as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Essential for food manufacturers needing a versatile antioxidant, acidity regulator, and vitamin C fortification ingredient across beverage, bakery, and processed food applications.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 50-81-7
- Purity / Grade
- ≥99.0%
- E-Number
- E300
- Mesh / Particle Size
- NLT 95.0% through 20 mesh; NMT 30.0% through 100 mesh
- Lead (Pb)
- ≤0.5mg/kg
- Arsenic (As)
- ≤ 1.0mg/kg
- Mercury (Hg)
- ≤0.1 mg/kg
- Cadmium (Cd)
- ≤0.5 mg/kg
- Heavy metals
- ≤ 10.0mg/kg
- Yeast & mould
- ≤ 100 cfu/g
Common Uses
- Antioxidant preservative in beverages, fruit preparations, and canned goods
- Vitamin C fortification in juices, cereals, and nutritional products
- Acidity regulator and pH adjuster in food processing
- Dough conditioner in bakery applications
- Colour stabilizer in meat processing and fruit preparations
Specifications
- CAS: 50-81-7
- E Number: E300
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Grade: Food grade (USP)
- Purity: High purity
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Under Canadian regulations, finished products containing vitamins, minerals, or amino acids marketed for health purposes may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before sale. This product is sold as a food-grade ingredient for formulation purposes only. Not intended for direct individual consumption as a supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.