Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) information and distribution

November 30, 2025

Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C, L(+)-Ascorbic Acid. It is a kind of white crystalline powder, pH value 2.6-3.6, CAS# 50-81-7.

For human, it cannot be actively synthesized, So it is an essential vitamin for the human body. It plays several critical roles in the body, primarily as an antioxidant and enzyme cofactor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C

What’s the function of Ascorbic Acid for human body?

Vitamin C acts as a collagen biosynthesis regulator. Collagen is a protein that supports the structure of skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, cartilage, bones, and muscles. It also aids in wound healing and scar tissue formation.
Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, helping to protect cells from oxidative damage and supporting overall cellular health
It improves the absorption of non-heme iron from plant-based foods in the diet.

What is the production method of Ascorbic Acid?

Currently, the main manufacturing method for ascorbic acid on the market is the fermentation method, with starting materials being Sorbitol or D-glucose. Another process is extraction from plants, such as acerola cherry.

From the perspective of product properties and efficacy, plant-derived Vitamin C has no much difference from fermentation-derived Vitamin C; it’s merely a matter of different sources, concepts, and advertising gimmicks.

Plant-derived Vitamin C incurs higher production costs, resulting in greater energy consumption, raw material waste, and labor, and its price is also extremely high.

Which factory does Greenhai’s Ascorbic Acid come from?

The Ascorbic Acid Greenhai Nutritionals supplying comes from two factories, Shandong Luwei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd and Jiangsu Jiangshan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.