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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid) is responsible for many metabolic processes in the body. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, as well as in the synthesis of hemoglobin, erythrocytes and certain hormones.
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Technical aspects
Vitamin C exists in oxidized or reduced form as L-ascorbic acid. It is very susceptible to destruction, mainly due to light and heat.
| Physical and chemical properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or almost white crystals, crystalline powder |
| Melting point | About 190°C |
| pH (2% solution in water) | 2.4 – 2.8 |
| pH (5% solution in water) | 2.1 – 2.6 |
| Clarity of solution | Clear |
| Colour of solution | ≤ BY7 |
| Copper | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Mercury | < 0.1 mg/kg |
| Lead | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 1 mg/kg |
| Oxalic Acid | ≤ 0.2% |
| Iron | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.4% |
| Sulphate ash (residue on ignition) | ≤ 0.1% |
| Specific optical rotation | +20.5° – +21.5° |
| Assay | 99 – 100.5% |
| Impurity-C | Negative |
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Storage period
The storage period of Vitamin C is 24 months. The product should be stored in a dry, cool place.
Packaging
Foodcom S.A. supplies its Business Partners with Ascorbic Acid available in 25 kg bags.
Application
E300 is widely used in medicine, where it contributes to good resistance to disease. In cosmetics, it lightens skin tone by removing discoloration and stimulating collagen synthesis. It is worthwhile to give Ascorbic Acid to animals, especially during the change of feed, but also before and after the transport of animals. Supplementation is also useful during the recovery period after various infections.
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