Composition comprising ascorbic acid as the main component and pectin.

A composition in the form of a powder or granules comprising: (a) L-ascorbic acid and / or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, (b) pectin in a quantity within the range of 0, 1 to 10% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition, and (c) optionally, coadyuvanetes and excipients in quantities within the range of 0, 1 to 10% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.