Foxs Spices Ascorbic Acid 1kg is a vitamin C powder used in baking and cooking to support bread rise and help maintain colour in sauces, dips and drinks.

Fox's Spices Ascorbic Acid 1kg

Fox's Spices
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Description

Ascorbic Acid

Foxs Spices Ascorbic Acid 1kg is a food grade ascorbic acid powder, also known as vitamin C or E300, used as a practical kitchen ingredient rather than a flavouring. It is popular in baking because small amounts can support dough strength and help bread achieve a better rise and crumb. It is also widely used as an antioxidant in everyday cooking, helping to slow oxidation so colours stay brighter in things like sauces, dips and drinks. It dissolves easily in water, which makes it straightforward to mix into cordials, smoothies, and other homemade drinks where you want a cleaner finish and better colour stability.

Key Features:

  • 100% ascorbic acid E300.
  • Water soluble powder for quick mixing into recipes and drinks.
  • Useful in baking as a flour treatment style ingredient for improved loaf performance.
  • Acts as an antioxidant to help maintain colour in prepared foods.
  • Size: 100g

Recipe Inspiration:

  • Stir a small pinch into homemade bread dough for a more reliable rise and a neater crumb in sandwich loaves.
  • Add a little to apple or pear puree when making a tart filling to help keep the fruit colour fresher.
  • Mix into a berry coulis or fruit sauce for desserts when you want the colour to stay vibrant on the plate.
  • Blend into a homemade fruit drink such as a citrus cordial or smoothie to support freshness and colour.

How much ascorbic acid do bakers typically use in bread dough?

In baking it is usually used in very small amounts, often measured in fractions of a gram per loaf sized batch, because it is intended to support dough performance rather than change flavour. For accurate results, many bakers prefer weighing it with a precision scale and following a tested formula for the flour weight being used.

Why does ascorbic acid help bread dough rise better?

Ascorbic acid works as a dough improver by strengthening the gluten network during mixing and fermentation, which can help the dough hold gas more effectively. That can translate into better volume and a more even structure, especially in yeasted loaves.

Why is ascorbic acid used to keep cut fruit from going brown?

Browning is largely driven by enzymatic oxidation when fruit is exposed to air. Ascorbic acid helps slow that process, which is why it is commonly used in fruit preparations where appearance matters.

Ingredients:

100% Ascorbic acid (E300).

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

Suitable for a Vegetarian diet

Y

Suitable for a Vegan diet

Y

Approved for a Kosher diet

Y

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