Ingredient Data
Vegan Status
Vegan
E-Number
E300
Also Known As
Vitamin C; L-ascorbic acid; Sodium ascorbate (E301); Calcium ascorbate (E302)
Source
Commercially produced by chemical synthesis from glucose (derived from corn or other plant starches). No animal products are used in its production.
Commonly Found In
Bread, fresh fruit juice, jams, canned goods, breakfast cereals, frozen fish, baby foods, vitamin supplements, cosmetics. Also used to prevent browning in cut fruit and to improve dough strength.
Vegan Alternative
No substitute needed — E300 and its salts are vegan.