E300
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant · Also: Vitamin C · L-ascorbic acid
Vitamin C. Essential nutrient and powerful antioxidant. No safety concerns at food use levels.
Found in
Fruit juices, Cured meats, Bread, Beer
Daily intake limit
Not specified
Body systems affected
Immune
Supports immune function as essential vitamin
Cellular
Antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage
Digestive
Very high doses (>2g/day) may cause digestive upset and diarrhoea
What the research says
Research on Ascorbic Acid (E300) is ongoing. Regulatory agencies have evaluated its safety for permitted uses.
Allergenic potential: Very low
Metabolic effects: Essential vitamin; excess excreted in urine
FDA Permitted
EFSA Approved
WHO Evaluated
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