Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Allzone Trading supplies ascorbic acid to food, beverage and supplement manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Ascorbic acid is used as an antioxidant, acidulant and nutrient ingredient. The applicable grade and its documentation are confirmed against supplier technical data sheets at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Antioxidant systems in food and beverage production · Bakery dough conditioning · Nutritional supplement and fortification blends
- Packaging
- Crystalline powder — typical 25 kg drums or cartons (confirmed at quotation)
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Food-grade and supplement-grade ascorbic acid (crystalline powder) are quoted separately and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet.
Typical applications
- Antioxidant systems in food and beverage production
- Bakery dough conditioning
- Nutritional supplement and fortification blends
- Meat and prepared food processing
- Beverage formulation
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries handled as separate specifications
- Grade, concentration and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from small lots to container loads
Material identity
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 50-81-7
- EC / EINECS
- 200-066-2
- Food additive number
- E300 / INS 300
- Chemical formula
- C6H8O6
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that doubles as one of the most widely used food antioxidants. Bakeries buy it as a dough oxidiser, meat processors as a cure accelerator, beverage and juice plants as an oxygen scavenger, and supplement manufacturers as an active. That split matters commercially: the Ontario and Quebec bakery and beverage base is a different specification conversation from the Greater Toronto Area supplement and premix sector, which typically works to compendial grades and tighter particle-size control.
Primary uses
- Protecting colour and flavour in juice, beverage and fruit preparations
- Strengthening dough and improving loaf volume in bakery
- Accelerating cure and stabilising colour in processed meat
- Fortifying foods, beverages and supplements with vitamin C
Applications
- Juice, nectar and flavoured water production
- Industrial bakery flour treatment and dough improvers
- Cured and processed meat systems
- Nutritional premixes, tablets and capsules
- Fresh-cut produce and browning-control dips
Advantages
- Combines nutritional and technical function in a single ingredient
- Highly soluble and effective at low addition rates
- Accepted across food, supplement and pharmaceutical compendia when the correct grade is specified
- Available in fine, granular and coated forms for different dosing systems
Limitations to consider
- Degrades with heat, light, oxygen and trace metals — overage planning is normal
- Fine powder is prone to caking and can be dusty in dry blending
- Acidic, so it can shift the pH of lightly buffered systems
- Grade and particle size are not interchangeable across tabletting, dry-blend and liquid dosing
How to choose the right grade
- State whether the role is nutritional, antioxidant or dough function — the overage differs
- Choose particle size for the dosing equipment, and coated grades for moisture-exposed blends
- Confirm the compendial standard your customer or regulator expects
- Plan storage and shelf life around the degradation profile, not just the purchase price
Typical grades
- Fine powder food grade
- Granular food grade
- Compendial / USP-referenced grade
- Coated or encapsulated grade
Comparable materials — how Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) sits against alternatives
- Sodium ascorbate — less acidic delivery of the same activity
- Erythorbic acid — antioxidant function without vitamin activity
- Mixed tocopherols — lipid-phase antioxidant for fat-continuous systems
- Citric acid — chelation support rather than direct oxygen scavenging
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Assay and compendial reference
- Particle size distribution and bulk density
- Heavy metals and residual solvent limits
- Coating type where applicable
- Non-GMO, allergen and religious certification statements required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store cool, dry, sealed and protected from light
- Minimise headspace and re-seal partial packs immediately
- Avoid contact with iron and copper surfaces during handling
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for ascorbic-acid-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Whether the role is nutritional or technical
- Particle size and any coating required
Technical & procurement detail
Where ascorbic acid is used+
Ascorbic acid is used as an antioxidant, processing aid and nutrient ingredient in food, beverage and supplement manufacturing. Dosage and handling requirements depend on the formulation, the process and the intended shelf life.
Grade separation+
Food and supplement applications are quoted against food-grade specifications; any technical or industrial use is handled as a separate enquiry with its own documentation.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, concentration or certification values. The grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets before an order is placed. Request the technical data sheet for the exact grade under consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Do you separate food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries?+
Yes. Food-grade and industrial-grade ascorbic acid are quoted as separate specifications, and the grade is confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — request the technical data sheet and the supplier document for the quoted grade will be provided.
Do you deliver ascorbic acid across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What physical form is ascorbic acid supplied in?+
Ascorbic acid is typically supplied as a crystalline powder. Packaging and particle-size specifications are confirmed with the supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Technical knowledge for Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.