E301

E301 is an additive approved by the EU (European Union).
It is used as a natural antioxidant in food and drink products.

The common name for E301 is sodium ascorbate.
It may also be referred as ascorbicin or cebitate.

E301 is a highly reactive sodium salt (and one of four mineral ascorbates) of ascorbic acid. Although a natural antioxidant occurring in most fruits and vegetables, E301 can also be produced synthetically from the fermentation and oxidation of glucose, to provide a source of vitamin C. E301 acts to reduce the formation of nitrosamines in meat and the ‘browning’ of fruits (especially citrus).

Examples of food/drink products that may include E301:
Potatoes, tinned fruits, soft drinks, beer and wine.

Note⁽¹⁾ that the list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 23 July 2008. For current details, check with relevant authorities.