"Vitamin C" tablets Synthesis?
Channel: Amania Tv
Date: 2017-11-09

November 2

How are vitamin C pills synthesised?

We take Glucose and convert it to Sorbitol using a chemical reaction at  high temperature. Then there are two fermentation steps where-in we feed the sorbitol to micro-organisms which convert the sorbitol to Vitamin C. This is then purified, mixed with a binding agent and grounded into a fine powder. This powder is then compressed into a pill. The pills are then coated with the required colour and packed accordingly.