Vitamin C, also named Absorbic Acid. The human body is unable to store Vitamin C and unless replenished constantly, symptoms, the most commonly known of which is scurvy that can become fatal, will quickly occur.
It is important in forming collagen that gives structure to bones, cartilage, muscle and blood vessels and in maintaining bones and teeth, and in the absorption of iron.
Sources are most fruits and vegetables served raw if possible, Vitamin C dissolves in water so if the food must be cooked use the minimal amount of water by steaming or microwaving for as short a time as possible.
Most breakfast cereals and many fruit juices are fortified with Vitamin C. The British are known as ´Limeys´ because the Royal Navy issued limes to sailors to prevent scurvy which could occur due to long periods at sea without fresh fruit and vegetables
Certificate of Analysis, BP2005/USP31/EP5
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Item |
Standard (BP2005/USP31/EP5) |
Test Result |
|
Characteristics |
White crystals or crystalline powder |
Meet the Requirement |
|
Identification |
Positive Reaction |
Meet the Requirement |
|
Melting Point |
190 |
|
|
PH |
2.2~2.6 |
2.49 |
|
Clarity of Solution |
Clear |
Meet the Requirement |
|
Color of Solution |
≤BY7 |
＜BY7 |
|
Specific Optical Rotation |
+20.5~+21.5° |
+21.17° |
|
Copper |
≤ 5 ppm |
＜5 ppm |
|
Heavy metals |
≤ 10 ppm |
＜10 ppm |
|
Iron |
≤ 2 ppm |
＜2 ppm |
|
Oxalic Acid |
≤ 0.2 % |
＜0.2 % |
|
Sulphated Ash |
≤ 0.1 % |
＜0.1 % |
|
Residue on Ignition |
≤0.1 % |
＜0.1% |
|
Organic Volatile Impurities |
Pass USP Test |
Meet the Requirement |
|
Assay |
99.0~100.0% |
99.95% |
|
Loss on drying |
≤ 0.4 % |
＜0.4 % |
|
Lead |
≤2ppm |
＜2ppm |
|
Mercury |
≤0.1mg/kg |
＜0.1mg/kg |
|
Mesh |
40~80mesh |
Pass |
|
Arsenic |
≤3ppm |
＜3ppm |