Food additivesThe main use of L-ascorbic acid and its salts is as a food additive, mainly for anti-oxidation. It is approved for this purpose in the European Union under E number E300,[9] United States,[10] Australia and New Zealand. [11]Dietary supplements[edit]Another major use of L-ascorbic acid

Chemistry of ascorbic acid and PropertiesAscorbic acid is an organic compound originally known as hexuronic acid. It is a white solid, but impure samples can be pale yellow. It dissolves well in water, forming a slightly acidic solution. It is a mild reducing agent.Ascorbic acid exists in two enanti

Vitamin C is basically easy to absorb. It was previously believed that the toxicity of vitamin C is very small, and even if it is taken orally, only mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. will occur. However, in recent years, according to clinical observations and animal experiments, it has been proved that excessive intake of vitamin C will cause a series of adverse reactions.

Collagen is a kind of protein, which is distributed among connective tissue, blood vessels, bone and dentin cells. It is the basic supporting material of animal body. Therefore, it can make the cells closely arranged, the skin firm, the bones and teeth firm. After trauma or surgery, it can help cells repair and promote wound healing. Vitamin C can promote antibody formation and increase the concentration of IgA, IgG and IgM antibodies in blood.