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E-number E301 · Antioxidants & acids
Sodium ascorbate
Halal
- Typical source
- Ascorbic acid (fermentation)
- Plain-language explanation
- E301, or sodium ascorbate, is a form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant and acidity regulator to prevent food from spoiling. It is typically produced synthetically from glucose, a process that does not involve any animal-derived ingredients. Because it is chemically identical to vitamin C and its production is free from prohibited substances, E301 is universally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS.