Sodium Erythorbate Specification
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C6H7NaO6·H2O |
CAS NO.: 6381-77-7 |
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: |
E NUMBER: E316 |
DESCRIPTION: Sodium erythorbate (C6H7NaO6) is a food additive used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks. Chemically, it is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. When used in processed meat such as hot dogs and beef sticks, it increases the rate at which nitrite reduces to nitric oxide, thus facilitating a faster cure and retaining the pink coloring. As an antioxidant structurally related to vitamin C, it helps improve flavor stability and prevents the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. When used as a food additive, its E number is E316.
SPECIFICATION:
ITEM |
UNIT |
SPECIFICATION |
Description |
– |
White crystalline powder |
Identification |
– |
Positive |
Assay, % |
% |
98.0-100.5 |
Loss on drying, % |
% |
0.25 Max |
Specific Rotation |
– |
+95.5°-+98.0° |
Oxalate |
– |
Passes Test |
PH Value |
– |
5.5-8.0 |
Heavy Metals(as Pb), mg/kg |
mg/kg |
10 Max |
Lead, mg/kg |
mg/kg |
5 Max |
Arsenic, mg/kg |
mg/kg |
3 Max |
Mercury, mg/kg |
mg/kg |
1 Max |
Clarity |
– |
Passes test |
PACKAGING: Packaging is compliant with regulations for materials intended to come into contact with food.
STORAGE: Store under dry and cool condition, and keep product air-tight.
SHILF LIFE:
2 years