Dietary Sulfites
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Latest Edit: Iva 2012-07-24 (EDT)
Sulphites are substances that naturally occur in food. They are also used as a food additive and preservative to maintain food color, prolong shelf life and maintain the potency of certain medications.[1]
Other Names
When checking food labels be aware that sulfites are listed by many names including:
- E 220, E 221, E 222, E 223, E 224, E 225, E226, E227, E 228 (European names)
- Potassium sulfite or bisulphite/
- Potassium metabisulphite
- Sodium bisulphite, sodium dithionite, sodium metabisulphite, disodium sulphite, sulfite
- Sulfur dioxide
- Sulphiting agents
- Sulphurous acid
Food Sources
- Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beer, cider, wine
- Baked goods
- Bottled lemon and lime juice/concentrate
- Canned/frozen fruits and vegetables
- Cereal, cornmeal, cornstarch, crackers, muesli
- Condiments
- Deli meats, hot dogs, sausages
- Dressings, gravies, guacamole, sauces, soups, soup mixes
- Dried fruits and vegetables
- Dried herbs, spices, tea
- Fish
- Fresh grapes, lettuce
- Fruit fillings, fruit syrups, gelatines, jams, jellies, marmalade, molasses, pectin
- Fruit/vegetable juices
- Glazed/glacéed fruits
- Potatoes
- Snack foods
- Soy products
- Starches
- Sugar syrups
- Tomato paste/pulp/purée
- Vinegar, wine vinegar
Non-Food Sources
- Bottle sanitizing solution for home brewing
- Sulfites are also added to many prescription and over-the-counter medications such as steroids, antibiotics, muscles relaxants, heart medications and pain relievers. [2]
Impact
Sulfites are associated with the following symptoms and conditions:
References
- ↑ http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/en/anaphylaxis101/allergens.html#sulphites
- ↑ UK Food Guide UK Food Guide, http://www.ukfoodguide.net/e129.htm Retrieved 21 March 2012
