Vitamin C: Sources, Functions, Sensing and Analysis

Vitamin C is a water-soluble compound found in living organisms. It is an essential nutrient for various metabolism in our body and also serves as a reagent for the preparation of many materials in the pharmaceutical and food industry. In this perspective, this chapter can develop interest and curio...

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Main Authors: Devaki, Sudha J. (Author), Raveendran, Reshma Lali (Author)
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Published: IntechOpen, 2017-08-02.
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Summary:Vitamin C is a water-soluble compound found in living organisms. It is an essential nutrient for various metabolism in our body and also serves as a reagent for the preparation of many materials in the pharmaceutical and food industry. In this perspective, this chapter can develop interest and curiosity among all practicing scientists and technologists by expounding the details of its sources, chemistry, multifunctional properties and applications.
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