vitamin c

SPECIFICATION (BP2004/USP28/FCCV)
Appearance: White to slightly yellowish crystalline power
Identification Positive Reaction
Clarity of Solution (5% solution) Clear
Color of Solution BY7
Assay 99.0% ~ 100.5%
Particle size (%) mesh No. 20 100
Loss on Drying < 0.2%
Residue on Ignition Max 0.1%
Specific Rotation + 20.5 ~ +21.5 degrees
pH (5% in water) 2.2 ~ 2.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb) Max. 10ppm
Lead Max. 5ppm
Zinc Max. 25ppm
Copper Max. 5ppm
Iron Max. 2ppm
Arsenic Max. 3ppm
Oxalic Acid Max. 0.2%
Shelf Life 2 Years

PACKING
Two layers of polyethylene liner in net 25kg carton or fiber drum

APPLICATION AND USAGES
Vitamin C takes part in many metabolism procedures in the human body, helps decrease brittleness of blood capillaries and increase body resistance. In addition to prevention of scurvy, it is often used as a supplement for treatment of acute or chronic infection diseases or purpura.

Vitamin C is widely used in many fields such as food, beverage, breeding and forage additives. Its main functions are reflected in following six aspects:
1. Keep food, fruits and beverage fresh and prevent them from producing unpleasant smell.
2. Prevent formation of nitrous amine from nitrous acid in meat products.
3. Improve dough quality and make baked food expand to its maximum.
4. Compensate the Vitamin C losses of beverage, fruits and vegetables during processing procedures.
5. Used as a nutritional element in additive
6. Feed additives