Ingredient Information

Function

Sodium ascorbate is the bio-available form of Vitamin C. It is a water-soluble salt and effective nutritional supplement, used commonly as a food additive. It can be added to flour mixes and dough to preserve the baked product for a longer time and enhance the flavor as salt.

Other Use and Industries

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Health Effects

Consuming sodium ascorbate as Vitamin C is essential to keep immune systems healthy. Sodium ascorbate is also believed to prevent the effects of atherosclerotic disease.

Those suffering from or prone to chronic and acute infections may also use sodium acerbate for cure and prevention, respectively. It attacks free radicals and is a powerful antiviral agent. Experts trust it as an effective anti-cancer agent. However, overuse of this compound may lead to severe to mild irritation. Injecting it through the skin may lead to burning, pain and swelling around the injection site. Muscle pain, diarrhea, tight chest, swelling of the mouth, breathing difficulty and itching are some of the symptoms of an overdose of sodium ascorbate.

Those who are pregnant or who have heart disease or diabetes should limit intake of sodium ascorbate due to its sodium content.

Origins

The molecular formula of sodium ascorbate is C6H7NaO6. Preparing sodium ascorbate is as simple as mixing two parts of ascorbic acid powder with one part baking powder in water.