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Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C for Food Manufacturing

Wholesale ascorbic acid for beverages, supplements, bakery, confectionery, dry mixes and food manufacturers—with no minimum order quantity.

Nutrifena ascorbic acid Vitamin C food ingredient pouch
Overview

Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid is the chemical form of vitamin C used in food, beverage and supplement formulations for nutritional or technical purposes.

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Vitamin C ingredient guide

What is ascorbic acid?

Ascorbic acid is Vitamin C: a water-soluble compound used in food and supplement manufacturing for nutritional fortification and selected technical functions. Food-grade L-ascorbic acid is typically supplied as a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder. It is not the same ingredient as citric acid, although formulators may use both in the same product for different purposes.

The right grade depends on assay, particle size, process, target declaration and end use. Heat, oxygen, light, trace metals, pH and storage conditions can affect vitamin retention, so manufacturers should establish any overage and shelf-life target through product-specific testing. Confirm the exact Nutrifena SKU, specification and permitted use before scale-up.

Ingredient value

Ascorbic acid benefits

Ascorbic acid can deliver nutritional and technical value, but performance and label declarations must be validated in the finished product.

Vitamin C fortification

Provides a concentrated source of Vitamin C for qualifying foods, beverages and supplements when the formula and label meet applicable requirements.

Antioxidant function

Can act as an antioxidant or reducing agent in selected food systems, with effectiveness shaped by the full formulation and process.

Bakery process support

May be used as a dough strengthener in selected bakery systems; flour, mixing, fermentation and use level determine the practical result.

For manufacturers

Benefits of Vitamin C for formulation

Concentrated ingredient for precisely controlled Vitamin C additions and finished-product targets.

Dissolves readily in water and can be incorporated into beverage, supplement and food processes.

Supports dry premixes when particle size, segregation risk and addition sequence are controlled.

Pairs with citric acid, maltodextrin, botanical powders, sweeteners and hydrocolloids in multi-ingredient systems.

Can support selected bakery dough-conditioning programs after plant trials establish the appropriate use level.

Available to B2B buyers in packaged and quoted commercial quantities with no minimum order quantity.

Pack optionsSample data

Ascorbic acid package sizes

The values below are sample packaging data for layout review. Replace them with approved net weights, filled dimensions and case configurations before publication.

Net weight (US)Metric equivalentPackage dimensions
8 oz227g5.5 × 8.5 × 2.5 in (14 × 21.6 × 6.4 cm)
1 lb / 16 oz454g6 × 9 × 2.5 in (15.2 × 22.9 × 6.4 cm)
2.2 lb / 35.3 oz1kg7 × 10.5 × 3.1 in (17.8 × 26.7 × 7.9 cm)
B2B supply

Order the quantity your business needs.

Nutrifena supplies ascorbic acid to beverage producers, supplement businesses, bakeries, confectioneries, dry-mix operations and other food manufacturers with no minimum order quantity (MOQ). Availability, grade, unit configuration, freight and lead time are confirmed with each quote.

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Product documentation

Ingredients, Supplement Facts and product identifiers

The six examples below demonstrate the intended final presentation. Every value is sample data and must be replaced with the approved label, specification and SKU documentation before publication.

IngredientsSample data

Single-ingredient Vitamin C

Ingredients: Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C).

Contains statement: No major allergen declaration shown in this sample.

Allergens: No major allergens intentionally added. Cross-contact status must be confirmed with the approved allergen statement.

Supplement FactsSample data

About 908 servings per 1 lb pack

Serving size1/8 tsp (500mg)

Amount per serving% Daily Value

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 500mg556% DV

Sample % Daily Value based on the U.S. adult Daily Value of 90mg.
UPC / GTIN / BarcodeSample data

Identifiers by package size

8 oz: UPC 0 12345 68300 8

1 lb: UPC 0 12345 68301 5

2.2 lb: UPC 0 12345 68302 2

Case GTIN: 10012345683005

Origin and processingSample data

Food-grade L-ascorbic acid

Country of origin: China

Process: Controlled fermentation or conversion, purification and crystallization

Assay: 99.0–100.5%

Loss on drying: 0.4% maximum

Particle size: 40–80 mesh

Shelf life: 24 months

Qualifications and claimsSample data

Example label qualifications

Food gradeVitamin CWater-solubleWhite crystalline powder99% minimum assay

Sample presentation only. Publish a claim only when supported by the approved SKU documentation and current certificates.

Commercial documentsSample data

Example document package

Product specificationAvailable

Certificate of AnalysisPer lot

Allergen statementAvailable

Country of origin statementAvailable

SDSAvailable

Commercial uses

Ascorbic acid applications

01Beverages
02Supplements
03Bakery
04Confectionery
05Dry mixes
06Food processing
Starting points for R&D

Three ascorbic acid pilot formulations

Each example is a 2.2 lb (1kg) pilot formulation created for commercial product development. These are starting points, not finished product specifications; validate use level, processing, vitamin retention, sensory performance, nutrition, allergens and regulatory compliance before production.

Finished orange citrus beverage in a clear glass and carafe
01

Citrus beverage dry premix

Beverage manufacturers · Powder blends · Food service

Sugar27.51 oz (780g)

Nutrifena Corn Maltodextrin5.64 oz (160g)

Nutrifena Citric Acid1.41 oz (40g)

Natural orange flavor0.53 oz (15g)

Nutrifena Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C0.18 oz (5g)

Pilot method

Blend all powders until uniform. Establish the serving addition rate, then dissolve into water under suitable agitation. Validate pH, flavor balance, Vitamin C content at manufacture and end of shelf life, packaging protection and storage stability before production.

Finished translucent orange and pale-gold citrus gummy candies
02

Citrus gummy confectionery base

Confectioneries · Gummy manufacturers · Product development

Sugar17.64 oz (500g)

Glucose syrup solids8.82 oz (250g)

Gelatin5.29 oz (150g)

Nutrifena Corn Maltodextrin2.47 oz (70g)

Nutrifena Citric Acid0.88 oz (25g)

Nutrifena Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C0.18 oz (5g)

Pilot method

Pre-blend the acids with part of the sugar and maltodextrin. Develop the required water addition, gelatin bloom and cook sequence, adding ascorbic acid at the lowest practical temperature. Validate final solids, pH, set, flavor, Vitamin C retention, water activity and shelf life.

Finished sliced white sandwich bread with a fine uniform crumb
03

White sandwich bread dry base

Commercial bakeries · Bread manufacturers · R&D teams

Wheat flour32.80 oz (929.9g)

Sugar1.41 oz (40g)

Salt0.71 oz (20g)

Instant yeast0.35 oz (10g)

Nutrifena Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C0.004 oz (0.1g)

Pilot method

Disperse the ascorbic acid through a suitable flour pre-blend before combining the dry ingredients. Develop water, fat and process additions separately for the plant formula. Validate mixing tolerance, proof time, loaf volume, crumb, sensory quality and local regulatory use level before production.

Buyer questions

Ascorbic acid FAQ

Does Nutrifena have a minimum order quantity for ascorbic acid?

No. Nutrifena accepts B2B enquiries without a minimum order quantity. Availability, packaging, freight and lead time are confirmed in the quote.

Which ascorbic acid package sizes are available?

The sizes currently displayed are sample data: 8 oz (227g), 1 lb / 16 oz (454g) and 2.2 lb / 35.3 oz (1kg). Approved units, case configuration and commercial formats must be confirmed before ordering.

Is ascorbic acid the same as Vitamin C?

Yes. L-ascorbic acid is Vitamin C. The supplied grade, assay and documentation should still be matched to the intended food, beverage, bakery or supplement application.

Are ascorbic acid and citric acid interchangeable?

No. Ascorbic acid is Vitamin C and can have nutritional or technical functions. Citric acid is commonly used for acidity and pH control. A formula may contain both, but they serve different purposes.

How should I select an ascorbic acid grade?

Share the intended application, declaration, target Vitamin C level, process, particle-size needs, package size, quantity and destination. Nutrifena can then identify the relevant available SKU and documentation.

How stable is Vitamin C during processing?

Retention depends on heat, oxygen, light, trace metals, pH, water activity, packaging and storage. Establish the process addition point and any overage through finished-product and shelf-life testing.

Can ascorbic acid be used in commercial bread?

Ascorbic acid may support dough strengthening in selected bakery systems. The appropriate use level depends on the flour and process and must be established through plant trials and applicable regulatory review.

Can I request technical and label information?

Yes. Include the required grade, application, process, package size, quantity and destination in your enquiry so the team can identify the relevant SKU and available documents.

Regulatory and specification note: The FDA identifies ascorbic acid as Vitamin C and lists technical effects including antioxidant, dough strengthener and nutrient supplement. Review the FDA Substances Added to Food inventory and the FAO/WHO JECFA ascorbic acid specification alongside the approved Nutrifena SKU specification before setting use levels, claims or purchasing requirements.

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