FDA Status
ApprovedA pungent gas used as a preservative and antioxidant in wine, dried fruits, and many other foods. A significant allergen for asthmatics.
Concerns
- •triggers severe asthma attacks in sulfite-sensitive individuals (affects ~1% of asthmatics)
- •FDA requires labeling above 10 ppm
- •destroys thiamine (vitamin B1) in food
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
winedried fruitsfruit juicesvinegardehydrated vegetablesshrimp
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