The invention relates to a solubilisate consisting of an aqueous solution of the alkali salts and/or alkaline-earth salts of ascorbic acid for foodstuffs, cosmetics and or similar and consisting of an emulsifier with an HLB value of between 9 and 18, for example a polysorbate, which also comprises one or more mid-chain triglycerides and/or one or more tocopherols.