Ascorbyl Palmitate commonly used in the food industry as a natural preservative for oils, vitamins and colors. It is used in baking as an antioxidant or preservant to improve product shelf life of fat-based systems, like frostings and fillings. It may also be used as a functional ingredient to enrich foods with vitamin C. Ascorbyl Palmitate also serves to regenerate Vitamin E creating a synergy of anti-oxidant activity. Used mainly in infant formula, vegetable oils, cosmetics, animal fats and pharmaceutical products. Sales Specifications Appearance: White or yellowish-white powder Assay: 98.0% 100.5% Identification: Meet the requirements Appearance of solution: Clear, not more intense than BY4 Specific Optical Rotation: Between +21 and +24 Loss on drying: 0.8% Max. Sulphate ash: 0.1% Max. Heavy metals: 10ppm. Max Residue on ignition: 0.1% Max. Organic Volatile impurities: Meet the requirements Lead: 1 ppm Max. Quality Standard: Meet the standard of BP 2004/NF23/FCCV. Packing 10 KG cardboard drum,