Ingredient · E221

Treated With Sodium Sulfite

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sodium sulfite is used to prevent browning and spoilage in dried fruits, vegetables, and …

What it is

Sodium sulfite is a salt made from sodium and sulfur dioxide. It is often used as a preservative in foods. It can be made by reacting sulfur dioxide gas with a sodium base like sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide.

Why it's used

Sodium sulfite is used to prevent browning and spoilage in dried fruits, vegetables, and seafood. It also acts as a dough conditioner in baked goods. It is found in many processed foods, including dried fruits, potatoes, and some wines.

Health notes

Sodium sulfite is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used according to good manufacturing practices. It can cause allergic-type reactions in some individuals, particularly those with asthma. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sodium sulfite and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Sodium sulfite is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Treated With Sodium Sulfite

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Topco Associates, Inc. Peaches & Cream Instant Oatmeal Cereal 371kcal 8.6Protein 5.7Fat 77.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Strawberries & Cream Instant Oatmeal Cereal 371kcal 8.6Protein 5.7Fat 77.1Carbs SHURFINE Strawberries & Cream Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream Cereal 371kcal 8.6Protein 5.7Fat 77.1Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Select Starts Low Sugar Instant Oatmeal (4-1.23 Oz Strawberries & Cream, 6-1.23 Oz Peaches & Cream) 12.3 Ounce 10 count Box Grains/Flour 373kcal 10.6Protein 7.8Fat 69.5Carbs Quaker Apple & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal (10-1.51 oz)15.1 Ounce 10 Pack Pepsico Inc. Quaker Apple & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal (10-1.51 oz)15.1 Ounce 10 Pack Grains/Flour 369kcal 8.7Protein 5.0Fat 76.4Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Warm Crunchy Granola Apple Cinnamon (8 - 1.69 Ounce) 13.52 Ounce 8 Pack Packet Processed Cereal Products 396kcal 10.4Protein 7.3Fat 79.2Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8-1.51 oz)12.1 ounce 8 Packets Box Grains/Flour 371kcal 9.1Protein 5.1Fat 76.1Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Bakery Favorites Apple Crisp/Cinnamon Roll/Banana Bread (10 - 1.46 Ounce) 14.6 Ounce 10 Pack Paper Box Grains/Flour 375kcal 7.5Protein 5Fat 77.5Carbs Quaker Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon (10 - 1.09 Oz) 10.9 Ounce 10 Pack Packets Pepsico Inc. Quaker Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon (10 - 1.09 Oz) 10.9 Ounce 10 Pack Packets Grains/Flour 355kcal 9.7Protein 4.8Fat 71.0Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Food Service Variety Pack (64 - .98 Ounce) 62.72 Ounce 64 Count Paper Pouches Grains/Flour 369kcal 8.7Protein 5.0Fat 76.4Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Fruit & Cream Instant OatMeal Variety Pack(18-1.230z)22.2 Ounce 18 Packet Box Grains/Flour 381kcal 8.0Protein 6.2Fat 76.4Carbs Quaker Instant Oatmeal Lower Sugar Variety Pack 11.5z 10pack Pepsico Inc. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Lower Sugar Variety Pack 11.5z 10pack Grains/Flour 353kcal 11.8Protein 5.9Fat 70.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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