Product Overview
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble ester of vitamin C, formed by combining ascorbic acid with palmitic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid. This chemical modification changes vitamin C's solubility profile: while standard ascorbic acid is water-soluble, ascorbyl palmitate is fat-soluble, allowing it to integrate into oil-based and lipid-containing formulations in ways that plain ascorbic acid cannot.
This fat-soluble form is supplied as a powder for use in supplement manufacturing, where its lipid compatibility makes it a useful antioxidant building block for formulators working with oil-based delivery systems or softgel formulations.
Applications for a Fat-Soluble Vitamin C Ester
- Fat-soluble ester (ascorbic acid plus palmitic acid) unlike standard water-soluble ascorbic acid
- Integrates into oil-based and lipid-containing supplement formulations, including softgel bases
- Functions as an antioxidant compound within fat-containing product matrices
- Supplied in powder form for use by formulators building custom capsule or softgel blends
- Distinct raw material from standard ascorbic acid, requiring its own sourcing and testing documentation
Because ascorbyl palmitate behaves differently from standard vitamin C in a formulation, private label brands typically request it for specific technical reasons — usually a softgel or oil-based delivery system — rather than as a drop-in replacement for standard vitamin C capsules. Our formulation team can advise on whether this ingredient fits your intended delivery format.
Health Genesis sources and processes Ascorbyl Palmitate at our FDA-registered, GMP-certified, NSF-certified facility in Davie, Florida. As a family-owned manufacturer with 25-plus years of ingredient and formulation experience, we help brands determine whether this fat-soluble form fits their delivery system, with low MOQs and in-house label design available for the finished product.
How is ascorbyl palmitate different from regular ascorbic acid vitamin C?
Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, while standard vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is water-soluble. This changes how it behaves in oil-based versus water-based formulations.
Is this the right vitamin C form for a softgel or oil-based product?
It can be a good fit for oil-based or softgel formulations due to its fat solubility. Our team can review your intended delivery format to confirm whether it's the right ingredient choice.
What packaging and mesh/particle size options are available for the powder?
We can discuss particle size and packaging specifications during formulation planning to match your manufacturing equipment and minimum order requirements.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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