Sodium Erythorbate

Introduction of Sodium Erythorbate:
1. Sodium erythorbate is a new type of antioxidant, which acts as preservatives by inhibiting the effects of oxygen on food.
2. It is produced from sugars mainly derived from sugar cane, beets and corn.
3. This food substance has been confirmed as a statutory food additive by FAO and WHO.
4. Taking starch as its main ingredient, sodium erythorbate is produced by the fermentation of microorganism.
5. This kind of food additives can keep the color and natural flavor of the food and prolong the shelf time, without any side effects.

Uses of Sodium Erythorbate:
Sodium erythorbate is widely used in the production of various foods, such as meat products, beer, beverages, canned fruits and vegetables, confiture, frozen fish and so on.

Specifications of Sodium Erythorbate:

Name	Sodium Erythorbate
CAS No.	6381-77-7
Chemical Formula	C6H7NaO6H2O
Specification	FCC V
Packing	In 25kg cartons
Functional use	Antioxidant
Items	Specifications
Appearance	White odorless, crystalline powder or granules
Identification	Positive
Specific rotation	+95.5 - +98.0 º
PH value	5.5 - 8.0
Assay(on dried basis)	98.0 - 100.5%
Heavy metals	10 ppm max
Lead	5 ppm max
Arsenic	3 ppm max
Oxalate	Pass
Clarity	Pass