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Post by charger on Jan 13, 2019 22:11:35 GMT
If you’re allergic or sensitive to sulfites, you could have reactions when consuming wine, vinegars, dried fruits and vegetables, processed meats, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables; and a variety of condiments.
Sulfites can cause asthma-like symptoms, sometimes allergic rhinitis (hay fever), urticaria (hives) and very rarely anaphylaxis. Wheezing is the most common reaction.
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Post by irma on Mar 9, 2019 10:13:33 GMT
Sulphur dioxide (E220), sodium sulphite (E221), sodium bisulphite (E222), sodium metabisulphite (E223), potassium metabisulphite (E224), calcium sulphite (E226) and calcium bisulphite (E227) are preservatives that cause symptoms in susceptible people, particularly in some asthmatics.
It has been calculated that Western people consume 1–3mg of sulphite a day if they do not drink wine or beer and even more if they do. Sulphites are used in medical products, like some inhalers and Epi-pens.
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Post by charger on Sept 6, 2019 23:19:24 GMT
Apart from foods and drugs, polluted air can be a source of sulfite too. Levels of sulfur dioxide can be very high in air in the vicinity of oil and coal burning plants and in polluted air on foggy days. Exposure to sulfur dioxide in the air can lead to bronchoconstriction even in normal individuals. In asthmatic individuals, even very brief exposure to sulfur dioxide can cause severe bronchoconstriction.
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Post by irma on Jan 30, 2020 1:36:38 GMT
With a few exceptions, sulphites are not allowed on fresh vegetables and fruits + pre-packaged meat, poultry and fish.
The exceptions include sliced potatoes, raw grapes, tuna and crustaceans.
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Post by charger on Jun 16, 2020 21:49:34 GMT
Sulphur dioxide (E220), sodium sulphite (E221), sodium bisulphite (E222), sodium metabisulphite (E223), potassium metabisulphite (E224), calcium sulphite (E226) and calcium bisulphite (E227) are preservatives that cause symptoms in susceptible people, particularly in some asthmatics. There are two more: 225 Potassium Sulphite 228 Potassium bisulphite |
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Post by irma on Dec 1, 2020 22:55:00 GMT
Sulphites cannot be reduced or removed by washing or cooking the food and occur naturally in many foods. Sulphites are required to be listed on ingredient labels of foods. However, be aware that bulk and deli foods, alcoholic beverages and food packaging materials may contain sulphites that will not be listed on any ingredient labels.
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