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Vitamin "C" in bread mix

shown73
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My bread maker suggests using a 100mg vitamin c tablet, ground up of course, in the mix. Try as I might, however, I can't find any. Looked in health food shop today, but nothing suitable. Does anyone have an idea where I could find any? Apparently it improves the texture of the bread???:confused:

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  • Butterfly_Brain
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    I get mine in wilkinsons it is with the home brew bits and bobs.
    Chemists do them too but wilkinsons are cheaper
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  • ariba10
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    We use two of Mr Tesco's Vit C 60 mg.

    Crush them between two tea spoons, then add to mix.

    Works for us.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • shown73
    shown73 Posts: 1,268 Forumite
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    ariba10 wrote: »
    We use two of Mr Tesco's Vit C 60 mg.

    Crush them between two tea spoons, then add to mix.

    Works for us.

    Looked in Tescos, couldn't see any, but thanks, I'll try again. I was in Wilkos today, didn't think to look there.
  • Bitsy_Beans
    Bitsy_Beans Posts: 9,640 Forumite
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    Holland & Barret sell Vitamin C powder 170g for £5.99.
    If you are using a yeast like Hovis it already contains vitamin C, it's just labelled as citrus acid (or something similar!!!) so you don't need to add any extra.
    However if you are using Doves Farm yeast then this doesn't and vitamin c is recommended to be added.
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  • nesssie1702
    nesssie1702 Posts: 1,346 Forumite
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    Citric Acid (or Vitamin C - ascorbic acid) is often used as a flour improver in baking
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