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Bulk Vitamin C Powder (Ascorbic Acid) serves as a foundational raw material for the food, beverage, and dietary supplement manufacturing industries. Identified by CAS No. 50-81-7 and E Number E300, this water-soluble antioxidant appears as a uniform, white to off-white crystalline powder, ensuring easy integration into various industrial formulations. Engineered for precise manufacturing requirements, it delivers a guaranteed purity of ≥99.0%, a stable pH range of 4.0–6.0 (in a 1% aqueous solution), and a strict loss on drying limit of ≤ 0.5%. These exact specifications help manufacturers maintain consistent batch-to-batch quality and avoid formulation instability. Furthermore, this raw material strictly complies with global regulatory standards, including USP 43, FDA 21 CFR §182.3013, and China’s GB 1886.230-2016. To support diverse market demands and consumer preferences, it is fully certified as non-GMO, Halal (IFANCA), and Kosher (OU), facilitating smooth market entry for your finished consumer goods.
In food preservation and supplement manufacturing, controlling oxidation is critical. This bulk vitamin C effectively neutralizes free radicals within product matrices, reducing lipid oxidation by up to 80%. For manufacturers of oil-based products or emulsions, this translates to a significant shelf-life extension of up to 12 months, effectively minimizing product spoilage and return rates.
Designed for high-efficiency dosing, a minimal addition of just 0.1g delivers 100% of the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C (60mg). This concentrated nutrient profile makes it an ideal fortification agent for cereals, functional beverages, and snack foods, allowing formulators to meet strict global nutritional labeling requirements without altering the product's texture or volume.
Enzymatic browning can severely degrade the visual appeal of processed fruits and vegetables. The application of this ascorbic acid powder inhibits browning reactions by 90%. In practical processing scenarios, such as apple slice manufacturing, treated products retain their natural color for up to 48 hours, compared to merely 2 hours for unprotected alternatives, ensuring premium visual quality on retail shelves.
When utilized in multi-ingredient formulations, this vitamin C acts as a stabilizing agent. It improves the viability of sensitive probiotics in dietary supplements by 40% over a standard 2-year storage period. Additionally, in fruit juice processing, it actively preserves original flavor profiles by reducing oxidative off-notes by 75%.
For large-scale manufacturing operations, cost control is essential. This standard crystalline form offers a 30% lower cost compared to specialized coated vitamin C variants, while still providing equivalent bioavailability. It is the optimal choice for high-volume fortification applications where budget efficiency and performance must align.
As a core active ingredient, it is typically added at 50mg–1000mg per capsule or tablet. Its uniform particle size ensures excellent flowability and compressibility, making it highly suitable for direct tableting in multivitamins, immune support formulas, and complex antioxidant blends.
In liquid formulations such as fruit juices and sports drinks, the recommended incorporation rate is 0.05%–0.2%. At this dosage, it rapidly dissolves to enhance flavor profiles, prevent oxidative browning during pasteurization, and reliably provide 50%–100% DV per serving, supporting clean-label nutritional claims.
For commercial baking operations, adding 0.02%–0.05% to bread and pastry dough yields significant structural benefits. It strengthens the gluten network, improves dough handling, and reduces staling rates by 30%, which helps baked goods retain their desired softness for up to 5 days under standard retail conditions.
During the preparation of frozen fruits and vegetables, a pre-treatment mixture of 0.03%–0.1% acts as a protective barrier against nutrient degradation. This ensures that the final frozen products retain 90% of their natural vitamin C content throughout the freezing and thawing cycles, compared to a mere 60% retention in unfortified counterparts.
A: To prevent thermal degradation, it is advisable to add the powder post-heating when temperatures drop below 70°C, or to formulate it alongside compatible stabilizers such as citric acid. If high-temperature processing is unavoidable, adding it during the final processing stage at 100°C still allows for an impressive 85% activity retention.
A: Yes, it exhibits excellent compatibility with B-complex vitamins, zinc, and magnesium. However, formulators should avoid direct physical mixing with reactive trace minerals like copper and iron, which can catalyze oxidation and reduce vitamin C activity by 20%. In such complex formulas, utilizing physical separators or microencapsulated mineral forms is recommended.
A: L-ascorbic acid is the only biologically active form of vitamin C recognized by the human body, providing true 100% bioavailability. Unlike derivatives such as calcium ascorbate, which the body cannot convert as efficiently, pure L-ascorbic acid ensures that the nutritional claims on your product labels translate directly into measurable physiological absorption for the end consumer.
Product Information & Logistics Specifications
The following specifications outline the packaging details, production capacity, and essential storage guidelines for our bulk Vitamin C. These parameters are designed to help procurement teams manage logistics effectively and ensure optimal material stability during transit and warehousing.
| Name | Vitamin C |
| Ingredient | vitamin c effervescent tablets |
| Specification | 25kg |
| Capacity | 25.000 kg |
| Place Of Production | Guangdong, China |
| Shelf Life | 2 to 3 years when stored correctly. Please verify the specific expiration date printed on the exterior packaging upon receipt. |
| Storage Conditions | Store the material in a cool, dry environment, strictly away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Utilizing a dark or opaque container is highly recommended to protect the product from light exposure, which may degrade the vitamin C content over time. |
| Handling Precautions | When handling powdered or effervescent forms, ensure hands and equipment are completely dry. Avoid any unnecessary moisture exposure during processing or repacking to prevent clumping and maintain the structural integrity and effectiveness of the product. |
When developing nutritional products, the functional benefits of the active ingredients directly determine the market success of the final formulation. Our bulk Vitamin C is designed to deliver consistent, science-backed physiological advantages for end consumers. By integrating this essential nutrient into your product lines, you can address multiple consumer health demands, from daily wellness to targeted therapeutic support.
Vitamin C is widely recognized as one of the most effective dietary antioxidants available for nutritional formulations. By actively neutralizing free radicals, it helps reduce oxidative stress, which is a primary contributor to cellular aging and various chronic conditions. For supplement brands, incorporating this nutrient provides a strong foundation for anti-aging, detox, and general wellness products. Consumers actively seek out antioxidant-rich formulas to protect their bodies from environmental stressors, making this an essential component for daily health capsules, powders, and functional gummies.
A primary driver for consumer purchasing in the supplement market is immune system support. Regular intake of Vitamin C is scientifically shown to enhance the immune system's natural defense mechanisms. It stimulates the production and function of white blood cells while strengthening the skin's barrier against pathogens. Formulating with optimal dosages can help end-users reduce the duration and severity of common seasonal ailments like colds. Whether you are developing winter wellness shots, effervescent tablets, or daily immune-boosting chewables, this ingredient delivers the reliable efficacy that consumers expect.
The "beauty from within" sector continues to grow rapidly, and Vitamin C remains a cornerstone ingredient for nutricosmetics. It plays a crucial, non-negotiable role in the synthesis of collagen, the primary structural protein responsible for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. Adequate supplementation aids in tissue repair and helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and premature wrinkles caused by UV exposure and environmental factors. Supplement manufacturers can leverage these benefits to create targeted beauty vitamins, collagen-boosting drink mixes, and skin-brightening supplements that appeal to health-conscious consumers.
Iron deficiency is a common concern globally, particularly among individuals following vegetarian or vegan lifestyles. When consumed alongside iron-rich foods or formulated into multivitamin blends, Vitamin C significantly improves the bioavailability and absorption of non-heme iron (plant-based iron). This synergistic effect provides a valuable marketing claim for women's health supplements, prenatal vitamins, and plant-based nutritional products. By including this nutrient in your formulations, you can help consumers maximize the nutritional value of their diets and prevent fatigue associated with low iron levels.
Beyond physical health, adequate levels of Vitamin C are increasingly linked to mental well-being and cognitive maintenance. The brain demands high concentrations of this vitamin to synthesize key neurotransmitters, including dopamine and serotonin, which regulate mood and stress responses. Furthermore, its antioxidant properties protect neural pathways from oxidative damage. For brands looking to expand into the cognitive health, focus, or stress-relief categories, integrating this vitamin offers a science-backed approach to supporting mental clarity, reducing psychological fatigue, and promoting overall neurological function.
