Sodium Ascorbate (E301)

Brief overview Sodium ascorbate is one of many mineral salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The compound has the formula C6H7NaO6. As the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, it is called an ascorbic acid mineral. It is not more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement. Manufacturing Process Sodium ascorbate is produced by dissolving ascorbic acid in water and adding an equivalent amount of sodium bicarbonate in water. After cessation of effervescence, the sodium ascorbate is precipitated by the addition of isopropanol.