Product code: P19141
Sodium Ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid. It can be used both as a nutrient (vitamin C) and as an additive (antioxidant).
We have two types of sodium ascorbate available: ‘P1914’ is the regular sodium ascorbate, ‘P19141’ is the DC (Directly Compressible) grade. The DC grade material is more granular and is more suitable for tablet/capsule applications. The DC grade material contains 1% Corn Starch to help with the compressibility and therefore is only 99% sodium ascorbate.
Sodium ascorbate might be beneficial over ascorbic acid because it is buffered by the sodium, making it less acidic. This might be beneficial for those who suffer from gastrointestinal side effects when they take other forms of vitamin C. Please note that doses (more than 1000mg of vitamin C) may cause mild stomach upset in sensitive individuals.
Dosage:
Sodium Ascorbate contains 88.9% Vitamin C and 11.1% Sodium by mass. As this material is only 99% Sodium Ascorbate, the overall material contains ~88% Vitamin C and ~11% Sodium. Therefore, to obtain the following label claims, you would require these quantities of DC grade sodium ascorbate preparation
12mg Vitamin C (15%) RI:* : 13.6mg of Sodium Ascorbate
24mg Vitamin C (30%) RI:* : 27.3mg of Sodium Ascorbate
80mg Vitamin C (100%) RI* : 90.9mg of Sodium Ascorbate
*RI = Reference Intake
Sodium-l-ascorbate is a permitted source of vitamin C in the following categories:
Fortified Foods (Reg. 1925/2006)
Food Supps (Directive 2002/46/EC)
Infant Formulae & Follow-on formulae (Directive 2006/141/EC, Regulation 609/2013)
Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (Directive 2006/125/EC, Regulation 609/2013)
Foods for Specific Medical Purposes (Regulation 609/2013 (replacing Regulation (EC) N° 953/2009))
Total diet replacements for weight control (Regulation 609/2013 (replacing Regulation (EC) N° 953/2009))
Food Additive
For maximum levels for sodium ascorbate (E 301)as an additive, see Regulation 1333/2008. Sodium Ascorbate is a Group I Additive.
For more information regarding the safety of sodium ascorbate, see the review by EFSA:
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4087
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Health Claim
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Condition of use
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Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
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The claim may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 200 mg vitamin C. In order to bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg in addition to the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
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Source of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C increases iron absorption
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Source of Vitamin C
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