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Sodium Sulfite(E221)
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Sodium Sulfite is a preservative — Antiseptic, preservative, antioxidant, browning inhibitor
What it does
Antiseptic, preservative, antioxidant, browning inhibitor
Where you'll see it
wine, distilled beverages, frozen apples, dried fruit, fruit pie mix, peeled potatoes
What the research says
Sulfites can trigger asthma attacks; cause stomach irritation, nausea, diarrhea, skin rash; destroys thiamine
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- EU: approved
- Notes: Sulfite class; allergen
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): foods and drinks containing sulfites may release sulfur dioxide; can trigger an asthmatic attack