Potassium ascorbate
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Potassium ascorbate is a compound with formula KC6H7O6. It is the potassium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and a mineral ascorbate. As a food additive, it has E number E303, INS number 303. Although it is not a permitted food additive in the UK, USA and the EU,[1][2] it is approved for use in Australia and New Zealand.[3] According to some studies, it has shown a strong antioxidant activity and antitumoral properties.[4][5][6]
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