Non Acidic Vitamin C
Non acidic vitamin C is a label term for vitamin C that has been buffered with minerals, because vitamin C itself, ascorbic acid, is an acid.
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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.
Is any vitamin C truly non acidic?
Close, but not quite. There are two kinds of product sold as non acidic vitamin C:
- Mineral ascorbates such as calcium ascorbate or sodium ascorbate. The acid has been paired with a mineral to make a salt, which is much milder.
- Buffered blends of ascorbic acid with minerals. Less acidic than plain ascorbic acid, not acid free.
So “non acidic” usually means “less acidic”. Read the ingredient list to see which kind you are buying.
Is Tangy Vitamin C non acidic?
No, and we do not call it that. It is a buffered blend: 800 mg of ascorbic acid with 200 mg of calcium ascorbate, magnesium phosphate and calcium phosphate. That is why it tastes tangy. The label describes the buffered formula as “designed to be gentle on the stomach and suitable for daily use.”
| 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.
Non acidic vitamin C supplements: what to check
1. Which ascorbate
Calcium, sodium or magnesium. Sodium ascorbate adds a little over 110 mg of sodium per gram.
2. How much vitamin C you really get
Ascorbates carry less vitamin C per gram than ascorbic acid. 200 mg of calcium ascorbate dihydrate holds about 164 mg. See calcium ascorbate vitamin C.
3. Taste
The more acid a powder keeps, the sharper it tastes. Some people like the tang; some want it flat.
If a buffered powder suits you, see buffered vitamin C powder.