White crystals or crystalline powder having an odour of sulfur dioxide.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Sodium metabisulfite |
| European Union | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Philippines | Approved | Sodium Metabisulphite |
| Austria | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Belgium | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Cyprus | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Denmark | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Estonia | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Finland | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| France | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Germany | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Greece | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Hungary | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Ireland | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Italy | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Latvia | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Lithuania | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Malta | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Netherlands | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Poland | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Portugal | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Romania | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Slovakia | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Slovenia | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Spain | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Sweden | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| Australia | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
| New Zealand | Approved | Sodium metabisulphite |
E223 - Sodium metabisulfite: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E223 - Sodium metabisulfite: Asthmatics should avoid, gastric irritation, nausea, nettle rash and swelling , behavioural problems
E223 - Sodium metabisulfite: Another sodium salt of sulphurous acid, see E222. Used as an antimicrobial preservative, antioxidant and bleaching agent in food. Typical products include preserved fruit and vegetables, pickles, fruit juice, frozen vegetables, frozen shellfish, dried fruits, fruit deserts. Treating agent, see 220. Other names: pyrosulphurous acid, disodium salt.
E223 - Sodium metabisulfite: 'The Sulphites', are known to be a problem for asthmatics.
E223 - Sodium metabisulfite: The HACSG recommends to avoid it. Gastric irritation, Reduction of Vitamins B and E, Food aversion, Skin reactions, Asthma.
E223 - Sodium metabisulfite: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
Disodium disulfite
Disodium metabisulfite
Disodium pyrosulfite
Disulfurous acid sodium salt (1:2)
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Sinca Industries (Chemicals) Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
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