Tag: Two step fermentation

Over 100,000 tons of vitamin C are produced commercially each year, with more than 90% of the world's production capacity located in China. This massive output relies on sophisticated manufacturing processes to synthesize L-ascorbic acid, primarily from glucose or other carbohydrates, for widespread use across the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

While the human body cannot produce its own vitamin C, over 100,000 tons of synthetic ascorbic acid are manufactured globally each year for use in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Discover how ascorbic acid can be synthesized using both historic chemical routes and modern, bio-efficient fermentation processes.