"As a healthier alternative to French fries, some fast food outlets offer pre-sliced, bagged apples as a side option. The ingredients list often reads, "Apples and Ascorbic Acid." Ascorbic acid is another name for vitamin C. What role does the ascorbic acid play in the product?"
Absorbic Acid is used as an antioxidant and it helps the product stay fresh and look good in color. It will also add a citrus flavor and it prevents microbial growth which will not let it spoil easily
