
MAS02788
Sodium Erythorbate 25kg
Sodium
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Overview
Sodium Erythorbate 25kg Sodium erythorbate is a food additive, specifically the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. It’s used as an antioxidant and curing agent, primarily in processed meats, poultry, and beverages. It helps preserve color and flavor, and also acts as a curing accelerator in meat products. Here’s a more detailed Sodium Erythorbate 25kg explanation: Chemical Properties: Sodium erythorbate is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It’s chemically similar to vitamin C (ascorbic acid) but is not a nutritional source of vitamin C. Food Additive: It’s used as a food additive with the E number E316. Antioxidant: Sodium erythorbate acts as an antioxidant by scavenging oxygen and preventing oxidation in food, which helps maintain color and flavor stability. Curing Accelerator: In processed meats, it helps accelerate the curing process by speeding up the conversion of nitrites to nitric oxide, which is important for color development and flavor. Nitrosamin
