Sulfites

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Sulfites ( sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite )

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Found in: Baked Goods & Confections, Drink Mixes, Tea, Snack Foods, Processed Fruits & Vegetables, Shredded Coconut, Dried Fruit Snacks, Trail Mixes, Syrups

Sulfites, or sulfiting agents, are sulfur-based substances used primarily as preservatives. Six are used by the food industry: sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, potassium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite.

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A study recently published by the prestigious National Institutes of Public Health in Bethesda, Maryland says that while it is true that sulfites can cause migraine headaches in people who are allergic to them, only 0.1% of the general population suffers from such an allergy. Of that small percentage, the vast majority who suffer from sulfite allergy have asthma. Other studies indicate that because sulfites are added in such small amounts (between 20 and 150 parts per million), that if drunk in moderation only the most sensitive of those who suffer such an allergy will have any negative reaction due to the sulfites added to wine.