Origin:
Sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a synthetic isomer of vitamin C (but with only 1/20 of the vitamin activity).
Function & characteristics:
Anti-oxidant in meat products.
Products:
Meat products.
Acceptable Daily Intake:
No limit.
Side effects:
None known in the concentrations used.
Dietary restrictions:
Erythorbic acid and erythorbates can normally be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
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