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Ascorbic Acid - Professional Color and Preservation
Ascorbic acid (E300) is chemically identical to natural Vitamin C, but in the food industry, it is used primarily for its technical properties. It is a powerful antioxidant that prevents cut fruits and vegetables from turning brown (oxidizing). For the sausage maker, it is a secret ingredient that helps nitrite salt work faster, ensuring a stable, appetizing red color in sausages and cured meats. Additionally, bakers use it to strengthen the gluten network in dough, resulting in fluffier bread.
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✔ Prevents oxidation
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✔ 100% Pure powder
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✔ Better dough rise
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✔ Stabilizes meat color
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Applications
- ✔ Meat Processing: Used with nitrite salt in salami, cooked ham, and bacon for color stability.
- ✔ Baking: Add a pinch to bread dough for better elasticity, larger volume, and crispier crust.
- ✔ Fruit and Veg: Dissolve in water and dip apple slices, pears, or potatoes to prevent browning.
- ✔ Drinks: Can be used to acidify syrups or as a vitamin supplement (remember it is sour!).
Specifications
| Type | Antioxidant / Acid |
| Ingredients | 100% Ascorbic Acid (E300) |
| Form | White, crystalline powder |
| Dosage (Meat) | Approx. 0.5 g per kg meat |
FAQ
Is this the same as citric acid?
Does it taste sour?
Is it synthetic?
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Askorbinsyre E300
Dosering i speking og lake
Sammen med nitrittsalt
Oppløsning og innblanding
Bruk i pølsefarse
Bruk i bakst
Maksnivå og smak
Lagring og holdbarhet
Sikkerhet og merking
Ingredients
Ingredients
Antioxidant: ascorbic acid E300.
Nutritional content per 100g
| Energy | 0 kJ / 0 kcal [cite: 269] |
| Fat | 0.0 g [cite: 271] |
| - of which saturates | 0.0 g [cite: 272] |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g [cite: 273] |
| - of which sugars | 0.0 g [cite: 273] |
| Fibre | 0.0 g [cite: 273] |
| Protein | 0.0 g [cite: 273] |
| Salt | 0.0 g [cite: 273] |
