Sodium Erythorbate CAS6381-77-7

Introduction

Sodium erythorbate is a food additive used predominantly in meats, poultry and soft drinks. Chemically, it is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. It is structurally related to Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. When used in processed meat such as hot dogs and beef sticks, it increases the rate at which nitrate reduces to nitric oxide, thus facilitating a faster cure and retaining the pink coloring. As an antioxidant, it helps improve flovor stability and prevents the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Functions and Applications

1. Sodium Erythorbate s an important antioxidant in the food industry. It can keep the color and natural flavor of foods and lengthen their storage without any toxicity or side effects.

2. It can be used in meat processing, fruits, vegetables, tinned jams, etc.

3. It’s also used in drinks, such as beer, grape wines, soft drinks, fruit tea, fruit juices, etc.

Item	Index
Description	White crystalline powder
Assay	≥98%
Specific rotation[α] D25°	+95°~ +98°
Loss on drying	≤0.25%
Lead	<2mg/kg
PH(10%)	5.5~8.0
Arsenic	<3mg/kg
Mercury	<1mg/kg
Oxalate	Passes test
Heavy Metals	≤10PPM
Sodium	Passes test
Solubility	Passes test
Ascorbic Acid/Color reaction	Passes test

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