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E302AntioxidantLow concern

Calcium Ascorbate

In plain words

The short version

The calcium salt of vitamin C — combines antioxidant and calcium-fortification roles.

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

Safety profile

ADI not specified — well-tolerated. Each gram of calcium ascorbate contains about 100 mg of calcium and 800 mg of ascorbate. Excess vitamin C is excreted; excess calcium intake is mainly a concern from supplements rather than food-level fortification.

The detail

Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.