Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Food grade, High Potency, Crystalline Powder

From your kitchen to your lab, supplement routine and  skincare shelf. Our sourced Ascorbic Acid is the purest, powerful essential your formulations deserve. Order from Nairobi, Kenya today.

What Is Ascorbic Acid?

Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and natural antioxidant found abundantly in fresh fruits and vegetables with the chemical formula C₆H₈O₆ It plays a critical role in the body — supporting immune function, collagen synthesis, iron absorption, and protection against oxidative stress. Beyond nutrition, its powerful antioxidant properties make it invaluable in food manufacturing, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical production.

Uses of Ascorbic Acid.

• Nutritional supplementation: Used to fortify foods and beverages with Vitamin C — juices, energy drinks, infant formula, and health supplements.
• Food preservation: Acts as a natural antioxidant to prevent browning, oxidation, and spoilage in fruits, vegetables, meats, and baked goods.
• Baking: Improves dough strength and elasticity as a flour treatment agent, resulting in better bread texture and volume.
• Beverages: Added to fruit juices, cordials, and soft drinks to enhance flavor, preserve color, and boost nutritional value.
• Meat processing: Used as a curing accelerator alongside nitrates to maintain the fresh pink color of processed meats.
• Cosmetics & skincare: A powerful brightening and anti-aging ingredient in serums, creams, and lotions — reduces dark spots and stimulates collagen production.
• Pharmaceutical: A key ingredient in vitamin supplements, effervescent tablets, and immune-boosting formulations.
• Photography & industrial: Used as a developing agent and reducing agent in various industrial processes.

Usage Tips

Ascorbic acid is highly soluble in water — dissolve in liquid before adding to recipes or formulations for even distribution. It is sensitive to heat and light, so add it at the end of cooking where possible to preserve potency. When used in skincare, combine with a stable carrier and store away from light for best results.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed, airtight container away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Ascorbic acid can oxidize when exposed to air, so always reseal immediately after use. Properly stored, it retains full potency for up to 2–3 years.