Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid/E300)
Description
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, plays an important role in various metabolic processes in the human body. It helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and is involved in the synthesis of erythrocytes, hemoglobin and certain hormones. Vitamin C is found in an oxidized or reduced form called L-ascorbic acid and is very susceptible to damage from light and heat. It has a shelf life of 24 months and should be stored in a cool, dry place. Ascorbic Acid is available in 25-kg bags. Vitamin C is used in medicine to strengthen resistance to disease and in cosmetics to improve skin color by eliminating discoloration and promoting Collagen synthesis. Supplementation with Ascorbic Acid is beneficial for animals, especially during feed changes, transport and recovery from infections.
- Vitamins and provitamins
- vitamins
- Vitamins and provitamins
- Ascorbic acid
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Citric Acid is a natural compound found in citrus fruits, but can also be made industrially. It is mainly produced by a chemical reaction using enzymes and microbes such as Aspergillus niger. The final product is available in powdered or granulated form and has a shelf life of about 3 years. It should be stored in a cool, dry warehouse. Foodcom S.A. offers Citric Acid in 25 kg bags. Citric Acid is used as a preservative in preserves and jars and as a thickener in sauces, creams and jams. It improves leavening in baked goods and is a key ingredient in the production of cheese and beer. Citric Acid is also used in other industries. It serves as a chelating agent and water softener in detergents and soaps, as a fertilizer in agriculture and as an additive for animal feed. It is also found in dietary supplements and medicines in the pharmaceutical industry.