Potassium Bisulfite
Preservatives
- Potentially Harmful
Definition
A sulfite used as a preservative in many foods
Health Impact
Sulfites can inhibit the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, causing other diseases. Some people are sensitive to sulfites and can have serious reactions to them ranging from wheezing to potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. As a result, sulfites should be avoided by anyone with a sulfite allergy or sensitivity. People with asthma have between a 1 in 20 to 1 in 100 chance to having a sulfite reaction.