Ascorbic acid
Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a common food ingredient found in many foods and drinks. It is a synthetic compound made in a laboratory to mimic the natural vitamin C found in fruits and vegetables. Ascorbic acid is often used in the food industry for its antioxidant properties and as a preservative to extend the shelf life of products.
The production of ascorbic acid involves a chemical process that combines different compounds to create the vitamin C powder or crystals that are added to food products. This synthetic form is widely used in food manufacturing due to its stability and consistency in providing the desired effects, such as preventing oxidation and maintaining the quality of the food.
You may encounter ascorbic acid on food labels as an additive to enhance the product's freshness and colour. It is commonly found in items such as fruit juices, canned fruits, breakfast cereals, and even some processed meats. In these foods, ascorbic acid acts as a preservative to prevent browning in fruits or to maintain the vibrant colours of certain products.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Ascorbic acid
Hovis Seed Sensations Seven Seeds Medium Sliced Seeded BreadWarburtons Thick Sliced Seeded Bread
Sainsbury's Wholemeal Sourdough Half Bloomer Bread, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's All Butter Croissants
Sainsbury's Almond Croissants
Sainsbury's Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference
Asda Apple Juice
Sainsbury's Ardennes Pâté
Asda Baker's Selection Hot Cross Buns
Plant Pioneers Banana Blossom in Water
Tesco BBQ Chicken, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich
M&S Beef & Onion with Peppercorn Mayo Roll
Sainsbury's Beef, Horseradish Mayonnaise Sandwich
Sainsbury's Black Forest Mincemeat with Kirsch, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Blood Orange Mincemeat, Taste the Difference
M&S BLT Sandwich
Sainsbury's Brioche Burger Buns, Taste the Difference
M&S British Dinky Cocktail Sausages
Sainsbury's British Pork Chipolata Sausage & Bacon Wraps Pigs in Blankets, Butchers Choice
Sainsbury's British Pork Chipolatas Wrapped in Bacon, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's British Pork Cranberry & Apple Stuffing Log, Butchers Choice
Sainsbury's British Pork Sausages, Taste the Difference
Warburtons Brown Sandwich Thins
Sainsbury's Brussels Pâté
Sainsbury's Brussels Pâté, Be Good To Yourself
