Calcium ascorbate
Other names: Calcium Ascorbate 140 mg
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Calcium ascorbate, or also known as Calcium Ascorbate 140 mg, is one form of vitamin C. It is a commercial name that refers to the fact that each tablet or other form of this supplement contains 140 mg of pure calcium ascorbate. This chemical is a combination of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and calcium. It is a stable, non-acidic and well-tolerated vitamin C and calcium source.
Calcium ascorbate is mainly used in food products where it acts as an antioxidant. Its effectiveness lies in preserving the quality of the natural ingredients by suppressing free radicals that can cause oxidation and thus product deterioration. Due to its ability to keep sulphur and unsaturated fatty acids stable, it is widely used in the meat and bakery industry, especially in bread, dried fruit and vegetables, frozen fish and many others. It is also included in many dietary supplements due to its health benefits - it has a positive effect on the immune system, promotes wound healing and the proper development of bones and teeth.