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E301Fine

Sodium ascorbate

Group: Antioxidants

Harm level1 of 5No concern

In plain words

It is the sodium salt of vitamin C, protecting food from oxidation and loss of colour. You find it mainly in ham, sausages and other meat products, and also in drinks.

Where you find it: meat products, drinks

Our recommendation

No need to avoid it.

Possible risks and effects

  • No relevant risk known at normal intake.

For experts

Sodium ascorbate has the same vitamin and antioxidant activity as ascorbic acid but is less acidic. In cured meats it speeds up colour formation and reduces nitrosamine formation, allowing less nitrite to be used. EFSA re-evaluated it with E300 in 2015 and saw no need for a numerical ADI.

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More from this group

E320BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)E319TBHQ (tert-butylhydroquinone)E321BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)E310Propyl gallateE385Calcium disodium EDTAE300Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)E304Ascorbyl palmitateE306Tocopherols (vitamin E)

This information is educational and based on EFSA assessments and available studies; it does not replace medical advice. With allergies, intolerances or illness, follow your doctor’s advice.