Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite
What is Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite?
Potassium hydrogen sulfite is a chemical compound that is the potassium acid salt of sulfurous acid. It is typically produced by reacting potassium carbonate or potassium hydroxide with sulfur dioxide. It is often used in food for its antioxidant and preservative properties.
Is Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite vegan?
Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite used for?
This ingredient is added to foods to prevent spoilage by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi, and to protect color and flavor from oxidation.
Is Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite safe?
Potassium hydrogen sulfite is permitted for use as a food additive by the FDA.
Why it's used
This ingredient is added to foods to prevent spoilage by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi, and to protect color and flavor from oxidation. It is commonly found in dried fruits, wines, and vinegars.
Health notes
Potassium hydrogen sulfite is permitted for use as a food additive by the FDA. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used according to good manufacturing practices. Sulfites can cause allergic-type reactions in some individuals, particularly those with asthma. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sulfites and established acceptable daily intakes.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Preservative: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite
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