2006-06-29 01:15:04 · 5 answers · asked by Lalita J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Ascorbyl palmitate is a synthetic ester comprised of the 16-carbon chain saturated fatty acid palmitic acid and L-ascorbic acid. The ester linkage is at the 6 carbon of ascorbic acid. It is used as an antioxidant in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and is also used as a preservative for the natural oils, oleates, fragrances, colors, vitamins and other edible oils and waxes which are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and foods.
2006-06-29 01:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by bellerophon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a chemical, that is used in foods, pharmacuticals, an anit-oxidant, and preservative. Carries ascorbic acid and helps vitamin C remain more digestable. It is used in milk, and will make 1% milk taste more like whole milk, and extend it's expiration date.
2006-06-29 08:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by RICHY RICH 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
vitamin C that's not soluble in water (goes into fat) so makes a good antioxidant
2006-06-29 11:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fat soluble vitamin C
2006-06-29 08:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
check
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/asc_0334.shtml
2006-06-29 08:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by maarten_slk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋