Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an essential nutrient that is found naturally in all fruits and vegetables, although some have much higher concentrations. Vitamin C is water-soluble and as one of the least stable of the vitamins, cooking can destroy much of its nutritional value. The body does not manufacture vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. It is water-soluble and any excess is passed in the urine. It is therefore important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.
“Vitamin C is an antioxidant …