It is a white, odorless, crystalline or granules, a little Salty and dissolvable in water. In solid state it is stable in air, Its water solution is easily mutated when it meets with air, trace metal heat and light.
Sodium Erythorbate is important antioxide in food industry,which can keep the color,natural flavor of foods and lengthen its storgae without any toxic and side effects.They are used in meat processing fruits,vegetable,tin and jam ect.Also they are used in drinks,such as beer,grape wine,soft drink,fruit tea and fruit juice etc.
STANDARD | ||
ITEM | GB8273-2008 | FCCV |
Exterior | White or a slightly yellow crystalline pellet or powder | White,odorless,crystalline powder or granules |
Assay | >98.0% | 98.0%-100.5% |
Specific Rotation | +95.5°~+98.0° | +95.5°~+98.0° |
Clarity | Up to STANDARD | Up to STANDARD |
PH | 5.5-8.0 | 5.5-8.0 |
Heavy Metal(Pb) | <0.002% | <0.001% |
Lead | ---- | <0.0005% |
Arsenic | <0.0003% | <0.0003% |
Oxalatc | Up to STANDARD | Up to STANDARD |
Indentification | ----- | Passed test |
Loss on drying | ------ | =<0.25% |