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Sodium Ascorbate

Also known as: E301, Sodium L-ascorbate, sodium-L-ascorbate, fscorbate

Low concern

Sodium ascorbate is GRAS as a chemical preservative and nutrient supplement under 21 CFR 182.3731. It provides bioavailable vitamin C and is widely used in cured meats to inhibit nitrosamine formation.

Found in

8,249 products

E-number

E301

Type

antioxidant

What it is

Sodium ascorbate, the sodium salt of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Antioxidant and nutrient supplement; preserves color, prevents oxidative rancidity, and adds vitamin C.

Why it's flagged

contributes sodium (minor at typical use levels)

What regulators actually say

"Sodium ascorbate... is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

21 CFR 182.3731 — Sodium ascorbate — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS under 21 CFR 182.3731.

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food additive E 301; ADI not specified per JECFA/EFSA.

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