FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Vitamin C used as an antioxidant preservative to prevent browning and preserve color. Also added for nutritional fortification.
Concerns
- •can form benzene when combined with sodium benzoate in acidic beverages
- •high doses may cause gastrointestinal distress and kidney stones in susceptible individuals
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
fruit juicescured meatscerealsfrozen fruitsbeveragesbread
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