Significant overages must be included to compensate for feed processing loss. See stability comments under physical properties. Quite stable in pure state when kept dry. Stability is adversely affected by moisture, heat and trace minerals. Insoluble in fats and fat solvents.
Coated materials are less soluble.
Ascorbic acid is used in the drinking water and feed for chicken and turkey breeders, layers, and broilers for stress, and for fertility in mail turkeys and chickens. It is commonly used for fortification of feeds designed for primates, guinea pigs and some fish. Used in some vitamin supplements for dogs, baby pigs, and calf milk replacers.