•Ascorbic acid is part of the essential nutrients and antioxidant
•Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) occur naturally in fruits & vegetables, but easily diminished by high temperature
•Function as flour 'improver' / dough conditioner
•Strengthening gluten, greater loaf volume, finer crumb (smaller & more even bubbles), increase crumb's tenderness, reduce crust thickness & reduce rising time
•Acts as preservative to keep food from spoiling & control pH of products
•Ascorbic acid can be added into fruit juices, fruit-flavored candies, cured meat, jellies, jams & bread