Processed
Crystal Ascorbic
Crystal ascorbic acid is coarse free-flowing L-ascorbic acid for dissolution into brines, beverages, and dough water where dust control and clean dissolving matter. Crystals meter well and leave little airborne fines compared with micro powders. Sharp sour taste confirms identity; grey or deeply yellowed stock may be oxidised. Dissolve fully before relying on antioxidant or dough-oxidant function. Seal against humidity and light.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 1.03 g
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 19.2 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 85.2 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 85.2 g
- Complex / starch 2.01 g
- Protein 2.04 g
- Water 4.94 g
- Energy 394 kcal
- Water 4.94 g
- Carbohydrates 85.2 g
- Protein 2.04 g
- Fat 1.03 g
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Omega-3 0.02 g
- Vitamins 19.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 1.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 245 mg
- Major Minerals 243 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 1.9 · vitamin-e: 0.1 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Crystal Ascorbic of Ascorbic Acid: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Crystalline L-ascorbic acid from industrial synthesis entered food and pharmaceutical supply.
Coarse crystals became a plant-friendly form for brine and beverage rooms.
Crystal food-grade ascorbic remained standard for meat cure accelerators and drinks.