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Sulfites(E220)
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Sulfites is a preservative — Preservatives, antioxidants, antibrowning additives
What it does
Preservatives, antioxidants, antibrowning additives
Where you'll see it
processed foods, dried fruits, wines, beers, soft drinks, sausages
What the research says
Acute asthma attacks, loss of consciousness, anaphylactic shock, diarrhea, nausea; 17 deaths probably/possibly associated; destroys vitamin B1
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- EU: approved
- Notes: FDA banned on fresh fruits/vegetables; 17 deaths linked
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): there have been seventeen deaths that the FDA has determined were probably or possibly associated with sulfites