Ascorbic acid

Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is one of the most popular food additives in most countries. It is a colorless, odorless, crystalline solid, soluble in water, with an acid taste. In addition, it is an organic acid that belongs to a class of drugs called antioxidants, the body needs it to help wound healing, improve the absorption of iron from plant foods, support the immune system, among other benefits.

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