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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 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.