Food Grade Status of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Ascorbyl Palmitate
Asked by: eastandsoul
On: March 25, 2022
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Answered
Question
Are the Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Ascorbyl Palmitate ingredients sold by MySkinRecipes food grade and suitable for use in food products?
Answer
Food Grade Status of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Ascorbyl Palmitate
Based on the product information available for Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and Vitamin C Ester (Ascorbyl Palmitate, Enzymatic), these products are described for use in cosmetic formulations (such as creams and lotions) for skin benefits like anti-oxidation, collagen stimulation, and whitening. The descriptions do not indicate that they are food grade or suitable for food use.
