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sulphites — What It Is, Where It Hides, and How to Avoid It
Everything you need to know about sulphites — where they're found, common symptoms, hidden sources, and how Allerwise helps you avoid them.
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| What is sulphites?
Sulphites are preservatives used to prevent browning, control bacteria, and extend shelf life. By EU law, foods containing more than 10 mg/kg of sulphites must declare them. Common forms include E220–E228.
| Where is sulphites found?
Sulphites are in wine, beer, dried fruit, fruit juices, pickles, sausages, processed shrimp, instant mashed potato, and many condiments and dressings.
| Common symptoms of sulphites allergy
Sulphites do not cause a classic allergy but can trigger severe reactions in sensitive people, especially those with asthma — wheezing, breathing difficulty, hives, and even anaphylaxis-like reactions.
| How Allerwise helps you avoid sulphites
Allerwise lists every E-number on the label, including E220 (sulphur dioxide) through E228 (potassium hydrogen sulphite), so you can spot sulphites at a glance.
Avoid sulphites with Allerwise
Identifying sulphites in food products can be challenging and time-consuming. Allerwise makes this process simple and reliable.
- ▮ Instantly scan product barcodes to check for sulphites
- ▲ Get immediate alerts for sulphites and potential cross-contamination
- ↻ Keep a history of scanned products for future reference