White or yellowish-white solid, with a citrus-like odour.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Ascorbyl palmitate |
| European Union | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Ascorbyl palmitate |
| Philippines | Approved | Ascorbyl Palmitate |
| Austria | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Belgium | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Cyprus | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Denmark | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Estonia | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Finland | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| France | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Germany | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Greece | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Hungary | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Ireland | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Italy | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Latvia | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Lithuania | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Malta | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Netherlands | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Poland | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Portugal | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Romania | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Slovakia | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Slovenia | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Spain | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Sweden | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
| Australia | Approved | Ascorbyl palmitate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Ascorbyl palmitate |
E304 - Ascorbyl palmitate: Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives. It is a ester formed by reacting palmitic acid(fat source)and ascorbic acid(vitamin C). It is Halal only if the palmitic acid is obtained from plant fat such as soy fat. "Suitable for Vegetarian" label indicates that palmitic acid is from vegetable fat.
E304 - Ascorbyl palmitate: Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives. It is a ester formed by reacting palmitic acid(fat source)and ascorbic acid(vitamin C). It is Halal only if the palmitic acid is obtained from plant fat such as soy fat. "Suitable for Vegetarian" label indicates that palmitic acid is from vegetable fat.
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
Vitamin C palmitate
Laevo-ascorbic acid 6-hexadecanoate
Laevo-ascorbic acid 6-palmitate
[2-(4,5-dihydroxy-3-oxofuran-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl] hexadecanoate
6-O- palmitoyl ascorbic acid
Vitamin C palmitate
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
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