Additives

Sulphur Dioxide (E220): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Limited risk Preservative · Sulphite

Can trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions in sensitive people. EU and UK law requires it to be declared on labels when above 10mg/kg. May destroy thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Category: Preservative — Sulphite
Typically used in: Wine, beer, dried fruit, sausages, fruit juices
Regulatory status: Must be declared on label. Asthma trigger.
Concerns flagged: Possible allergenMigraine trigger

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EFSA (2016) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sulfur dioxide -E 220-, sodium sulfite -E 221-, sodium bisulfite -E 222-, sodium metabisulfite -E 223-, potassium metabisulfite -E 224-, calcium sulfite -E 226-, calcium bisulfite -E 227- and potassium bisulfite -E 228- as food additives http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4438

E219 Moderate Sodium Methyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate View additive E221 Limited risk Sodium Sulphite View additive E218 Moderate Methyl Para-Hydroxybenzoate View additive E222 Limited risk Sodium Bisulphite View additive E217 Moderate Sodium Propyl p-Hydroxybenzoate View additive E223 Limited risk Sodium Metabisulphite View additive

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Sulphur Dioxide (E220): What It Is and Is It Safe?

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