Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive (E number E304). It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
[Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code]
Ascorbyl palmitate is also marketed as "vitamin C ester". It is synthesized by acylation vitamin C using different acyl donors.
See also
*Ascorbyl stearate
*Vitamin C
*Mineral ascorbates
References
External links
Bioavailability of Different Forms of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Information from the Linus Pauling Institute* {{HPD, 2088
Food antioxidants
Fatty acid esters
Palmitate esters
E-number additives
Vitamin C