Comparing E300 - Ascorbic acid vs E1100 - Alpha-Amylase
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Popular questions
Is ascorbic acid bad for you?
No—ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is considered safe at typical food levels and is essential for health; it’s GRAS in the U.S. and approved in the EU. Very high supplemental doses can cause gastrointestinal upset and, in susceptible people, increase kidney stone risk.
Can dogs have ascorbic acid?
Yes, small amounts in foods are safe, but dogs synthesize their own vitamin C and usually don’t need supplements. High doses may cause diarrhea, so consult a veterinarian before supplementing.
What is ascorbic acid made from?
Commercial ascorbic acid is typically made from glucose (often derived from corn, wheat, or cassava) that’s converted via microbial fermentation and chemical steps into L‑ascorbic acid.
How is ascorbic acid made?
Industrially, D‑glucose is converted to 2‑keto‑L‑gulonic acid by fermentation (or via the older Reichstein process: glucose → sorbitol → L‑sorbose → 2‑KGA) and then chemically cyclized to ascorbic acid. Modern methods use two-step fermentation to improve efficiency.
Is ascorbic acid the same as citric acid?
No—ascorbic acid (E300) is vitamin C and an antioxidant, while citric acid (E330) is a different compound mainly used as an acidulant and does not provide vitamin C.
What does amylase break down?
It breaks down starch (amylose and amylopectin) by cleaving alpha-1,4-glycosidic bonds into shorter sugars such as maltose, maltotriose, and dextrins.
What does amylase do?
Alpha-amylase catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into shorter, fermentable sugars; in foods it reduces starch viscosity and helps baking and brewing by generating sugars for yeast.
Where is amylase produced?
In humans it’s produced by the salivary glands and the pancreas; industrially (E1100) it’s made mainly by microbial fermentation (e.g., Bacillus or Aspergillus), and plants also produce it.
Where is amylase found?
It occurs in saliva and pancreatic secretions, in many plants and microorganisms, and in foods as a processing aid in baked goods, brewing, and starch syrups.
Is amylase an enzyme?
Yes—alpha-amylase (E1100) is an enzyme (a glycoside hydrolase) that breaks down starch.