| Item | Standard |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow powder with an acidic taste |
| Identity for Ascorbic Acid | Corresponds (method: IR) |
| Loss on Drying | Max. 0.25% |
| Heavy Metals | Max. 10ppm |
| Arsenic | Max. 3ppm |
| Bulk Density | 0.70-0.90g/mol |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000CFU/g |
| Total Molds Yeasts | ≤100CFU/g |
| Coli Form Organisms | Negative/g |


