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Ascorbyl stearate (C₂₄H₄₂O₇; CAS number: 25395-66-8; also known as monooctadecanoate;) is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and stearic acid. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is used as an antioxidant food additive in margarine (E number E304). The USDA limits its use to 0.02% individually or in conjunction with other antioxidants.

[edit] References

• Burdock, George A (1996). Encyclopedia of Food & Color Additives. CRC Press, 213. ISBN 0-8493-9412-0.
• Lewis, Richard J (1989). Food Additives Handbook. Springer, 70. ISBN 0-442-20508-2.

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