Ascorbic Acid (Handling 2021 Sunset Survey) |
Overview and Survey Questions
This survey is for the substance ASCORBIC ACID
- Uses in organic processing/handling: Allowed as an ingredient or processing aid. Dietary supplement and nutrient, flavor ingredient, used in curing and pickling, in flour to improve baking quality, as an antioxidant in fats and oils, and a wide variety of other food processing uses. Ascorbic acid is one of the most common sources of Vitamin C.
- Reference on the National List: §205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).” (b) Synthetics allowed: Ascorbic acid.