E301 — Sodium Ascorbate

Used as: Antioxidant

Why is it used?

Sodium Ascorbate is used in food as antioxidant.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E301”
• “Sodium Ascorbate”

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