Sulfur Dioxide
Preservatives
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Definition
A sulfite used as a preservative and antioxidant in foods and drinks.
AKAs
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Health Impact
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.
Sources
Sulphur dioxide in foods and beverages: its use as a preservative and its effect on asthma
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7426352/Sulfite Sensitivity
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11323-sulfite-sensitivityReading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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