"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
β Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. π"
β Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
β DΓ³ra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is potassium ascorbate?
Potassium ascorbate is a mineral salt that combines potassium and ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. It's commonly used as a food additive to enhance the nutritional value of processed foods, drinks, and supplements. As a natural antioxidant, potassium ascorbate helps prevent spoilage and delays oxidation in various food products. It also supports collagen production, improves immune function, and offers potential health benefits for cardiovascular and bone health. This water-soluble ingredient has a slightly tart taste and is often added to citrus-flavored foods and beverages. Overall, potassium ascorbate is a versatile and beneficial ingredient that can help fortify your diet with essential nutrients.
We've built a vegan ingredients scanner that classifies food ingredients as "vegan", "non-vegan", or "potentially vegan".
It allows you to avoid non-vegan ingredients - just take a picture of a product's ingredient list, and the app tells you if the product is vegan or not.