The standard cure accelerator in processed meat, at lower cost than ascorbate. Food grade, FCC. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
6381-77-7
Formula
C6H7NaO6·H2O
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Packing
25 kg carton with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Sodium Erythorbate is the standard cure accelerator in processed meat, at lower cost than ascorbate. We carry it within our antioxidants line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white to very pale yellow crystalline powder, in food grade, FCC, with an assay of 98.0–100.5%. The CAS number is 6381-77-7 and the molecular formula is C6H7NaO6·H2O.
Applications of Sodium Erythorbate
Across the region we supply Sodium Erythorbate into:
Nitrite cure acceleration and colour fixing in ham, bacon and sausage
Oxidation control in beer, wine and soft drinks
Colour retention in frozen fruit and vegetables
Antioxidant in seafood and fish processing
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg carton with PE liner. Store in cool, dry and dark. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Sodium Erythorbate in the UAE
Technical specification for Sodium Erythorbate
CAS No.
6381-77-7
Formula
C6H7NaO6·H2O
Appearance
White to very pale yellow crystalline powder
Grade
Food grade, FCC
Purity / Assay
98.0–100.5%
Assay
98.0–100.5%
pH (10% solution)
5.5–8.0
Specific rotation
+95° to +98°
Typical dosage
300–550 ppm in cured meat
Packing
25 kg carton with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry and dark
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Nitrite cure acceleration and colour fixing in ham, bacon and sausage
Oxidation control in beer, wine and soft drinks
Colour retention in frozen fruit and vegetables
Antioxidant in seafood and fish processing
What packing is Sodium Erythorbate supplied in?
Sodium Erythorbate is supplied in 25 kg carton with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Sodium Erythorbate do you stock?
We supply food grade, FCC. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Sodium Erythorbate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
