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E301AntioxidantLow concern
Sodium Ascorbate
In plain words
The short version
The non-acidic sodium salt of vitamin C — pH-neutral form for cured meats and fortified foods.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI not specified — well-tolerated. Excess intake is excreted unchanged. Adds dietary sodium that should be considered in cardiovascular formulations (each gram of sodium ascorbate provides ~115 mg sodium).
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.