Buffered Vitamin C Powder
Buffered vitamin C powder is vitamin C with its acidity taken down by minerals, and Tangy Vitamin C does it with calcium ascorbate plus magnesium and calcium phosphates.
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Powder, 450 g jar. Active ingredients per 2 g serve: ascorbic acid 800 mg, calcium ascorbate dihydrate 200 mg (equivalent to 164 mg ascorbic acid), hesperidin 190 mg, magnesium phosphate pentahydrate 190 mg, calcium phosphate 100 mg, zinc sulphate monohydrate 2.9 mg. AUST L 463667. Vitamins can only be of assistance if dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
How buffered vitamin C powder works
Vitamin C is ascorbic acid, and on its own it tastes sharp. A buffered powder takes the edge off in one of two ways:
- Mineral ascorbates: vitamin C already bound to a mineral, such as calcium ascorbate or sodium ascorbate.
- Blends: ascorbic acid mixed with mineral salts that offset some of the acid.
Tangy Vitamin C uses both. The label describes the buffered formula as “designed to be gentle on the stomach and suitable for daily use.”
What buffers Tangy Vitamin C
| Per 2 g serve (half a level teaspoon) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ascorbic acid | 800 mg |
| Calcium ascorbate dihydrate | 200 mg (equivalent to 164 mg ascorbic acid) |
| Total vitamin C | 964 mg |
| Hesperidin | 190 mg |
| Magnesium phosphate pentahydrate | 190 mg |
| Calcium phosphate | 100 mg |
| Zinc sulphate monohydrate | 2.9 mg |
From the Tangy Vitamin C label. 225 serves per 450 g jar.
Buffered vitamin C powder without sodium ascorbate
There is no sodium ascorbate in the jar, so the vitamin C brings no added sodium. The buffering comes from calcium and magnesium.
Buffered vs plain ascorbic acid powder
| Buffered powder (Tangy Vitamin C) | Plain ascorbic acid powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Taste | Tangy | Very sharp |
| Vitamin C per gram | About 482 mg | Every gram is vitamin C |
| What else is in it | Calcium, magnesium, hesperidin | Nothing |
| Measuring | Half a level teaspoon | Small amounts, easy to overdo |
More detail in ascorbic acid powder and non acidic vitamin C.
How to read a buffered vitamin C label
1. Find the total vitamin C
Mineral ascorbates weigh more than the vitamin C they hold. Use the total or “equivalent to” line.
2. Find the buffer
Calcium, magnesium, sodium or potassium. Check the sodium if you watch your salt.
3. Price per serve
Compare cost per serve, not per jar. Ours is $0.20 to $0.25.