contain citric acid and ascorbic acid—two ingredients commonly used as preservatives in food products. The alleged misrepresentation is meant to attract health-conscious consumers in search of ...

Ascorbic acid, otherwise known as vitamin C ... As such, vitamin C, which dissolves in water, works best as a preservative ...

For example, by adding ascorbic acid (vitamin C ... with affecting some children's behaviour and health. Some food colourings and preservatives have been linked to hyperactivity in children ...