Ascorbic Acid – 25kg

Description

Ascorbic Acid – Antioxidant & Vitamin C Fortifier

Ascorbic Acid is a water-soluble organic acid essential in food and beverage processing. It is primarily used to prevent oxidation, which causes spoilage, browning, color loss, and off-flavours. It also serves as a nutritional fortifier, restoring or increasing Vitamin C levels in processed foods and beverages.

In addition, Ascorbic Acid improves dough strength in baking, stabilises colour in processed and cured meats, and supports flavour stability in beverages and fruit products. Its multifunctional role makes it a key ingredient across soft drinks, juices, canned goods, baked products, meats, and condiments.

Product Specifications

• Chemical Name: Ascorbic Acid

• Common Name: Vitamin C

• Additive Code: E300

• Form: Fine crystalline powder

• Colour: White to slightly yellow

• Solubility: Freely soluble in water

• Function: Antioxidant, preservative, fortifier, acidity regulator

• Packaging: 25kg bag

• Grade: Food grade

Applications & Uses

Food & Beverage Processing

• Prevents oxidation in juices, soft drinks, beer, and frozen foods

• Maintains freshness and colour in canned fruits and vegetables

• Prevents enzymatic browning in cut fruits and fruit preparations

• Extends shelf life and preserves flavour

Bakery & Cereals

• Strengthens dough structure

• Improves bread volume and texture

• Acts as a flour treatment agent

Meat & Processed Foods

• Stabilises colour in cured and processed meats

• Reduces oxidative spoilage

• Maintains flavour integrity

Nutritional Fortification

• Added to juices, cereals, and functional foods to boost Vitamin C content

Packaging & Supply

Ascorbic Acid is supplied in 25kg food-grade bags, suitable for industrial food and beverage manufacturing.

Delivery available across:

• Johannesburg

• Pretoria

• Cape Town

• Durban

• Port Elizabeth

• Nationwide South Africa

Bulk supply options available on request.

Safety & Handling

• Food-grade additive; safe when used within regulated limits

• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and light

• Avoid prolonged exposure to air to prevent degradation

• Use appropriate PPE when handling bulk quantities

• SDS available upon request

Why Buy Ascorbic Acid from Bidchem?

• Johannesburg-based food chemical supplier

• Nationwide South African distribution

• Consistent food-grade quality

• Secure 25kg packaging

• Trusted by food, beverage, and processing manufacturers

• Technical and customer support available