Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive (E number E304). It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU,UK Food Standards Agency: the U.S.,US Food and Drug Administration: Canada,Health Canada: Australia, and New Zealand.Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Ascorbyl palmitate is also marketed as "vitamin C ester". It is synthesized by acylation of vitamin C using different acyl donors.
See also Ascorbyl stearate Vitamin C Mineral ascorbates
References
External links Bioavailability of Different Forms of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Information from the Linus Pauling Institute