Sodium Ascorbate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Buffered, non-acidic sodium salt of vitamin C providing gentle gastric tolerance and color curing in processed meats.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved non-acidic buffered vitamin C
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS buffered antioxidant
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized meat color curing aid
Commonly Found Foods
Gentle non-acidic vitamin C tabletscured hamsfrankfurters
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Calcium ascorbate
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