Sodium ascorbate is a more bioavailabe form of vitamin C that is an alternative to taking ascorbic acidas a supplement. The molecular formula of this chemical compound is C6H7NaO6. As the sodium saltof ascorbic acid (vitamin C), it is known as a mineral ascorbate.

Sodium ascorbate normally provides 131 mg of sodium per 1,000 mg of ascorbic acid (1,000 mg of sodium ascorbate contains 889 mg of ascorbic acid and 111 mg of sodium).

As a food additive, it has the E number E301 and is used as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator.

Sodium ascorbate is a good antioxidant with reducing properties.It is widely used in food and beverage, beer and carbonated water.