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Yes it's a food additive. It is used as an antioxidant and it is a color retention agent.

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What is another name for vitamin C?

Ascorbic Acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C.


What is the scientific name for ascorbic acid?

The scientific name for ascorbic acid is L-ascorbic acid.


Do cabbage have ascorbic acid?

Yes... cabbage do have ascorbic acid.


Are ascorbic acid tablets volatile?

Ascorbic acid is not volatile.


Can you substitute citric acid for ascorbic acid in canning tomatoes?

No, citric acid and ascorbic acid have different effects on food preservation. Citric acid helps regulate acidity levels while ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant. It's best to use the recommended acid for canning tomatoes to ensure safety and quality.


What is the acid in vitamin c?

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What are the effects of ascorbic acid and citric acid in browning food?

Covering the food with citric acid prevents browning because the acid reduced the pH below the optimum level for the enzyme (polyphenoloxidase) to catalyze the oxidative enzymatic browning reaction. Covering the food in ascorbic acid also prevents browning because ascorbic acid is an antioxidant which interferes with the browning reaction by preventing the intermediate products from being converted into melanins (the brown pigment).


Which is the active form of ascorbic acid?

The active form of ascorbic acid is called L-ascorbic acid, which is the naturally occurring form of vitamin C that is biologically active in the body.


What is the formula of the ascorbic acid?

The chemical formula of ascorbic acid is C6H8O6.


Why ascorbic acid act like acide?

Ascorbic acid acts like an acid because it is one.


Is vitamin C an acid or a base?

Vitamin C is a weak acid. Its chemical name is ascorbic acid.


Which is the common name of ascorbic acid?

The common name of ascorbic acid is Vitamin C.