Definitions for "Ascorbate"
Sodium erythorbate or ascorbate creates conditions in meat which speed up the rate of conversion of nitrite to nitric oxide which is important for stabilizing the meat color. They also inhibit the formation of nitrosamines in cured products.
Related Topic"A mineral salt of ascorbic acid
A mineral salt of vitamin C. Ascorbates are less irritating and provide for better absorption of both vitamin C and the mineral.
A mineral salt of ascorbic acid (i.e., vitamin C) that aids in the absorption of both vitamin C and the mineral.