Calcium sulfite, or calcium sulphite, is a chemical compound which is the calcium salt of sulfurous acid with the molecular formula CaSO3.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Not Permitted | |
| Austria | Approved | |
| Belgium | Approved | |
| Bulgaria | Approved | |
| Cyprus | Approved | |
| Czech Republic | Approved | |
| Denmark | Approved | |
| Estonia | Approved | |
| Finland | Approved | |
| France | Approved | |
| Germany | Approved | |
| Greece | Approved | |
| Hungary | Approved | |
| Ireland | Approved | |
| Italy | Approved | |
| Latvia | Approved | |
| Lithuania | Approved | |
| Luxembourg | Approved | |
| Malta | Approved | |
| Netherlands | Approved | |
| Poland | Approved | |
| Portugal | Approved | |
| Romania | Approved | |
| Slovakia | Approved | |
| Slovenia | Approved | |
| Spain | Approved | |
| Sweden | Approved | |
| United Kingdom | Approved | |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
E226 - Calcium sulfite: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E226 - Calcium sulfite: Avoid it, banned in some countries.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E226 - Calcium sulfite: The Sulphites, are known to be a problem for asthmatics.
E226 - Calcium sulfite: A calcium salt of sulphurous acid, see E222. Used not only as a preservative but also as a firming agent and disinfectant. Typical products include wine, fruit juice, canned fruit and vegetables, fruit pickles and preserves. Avoid it. Banned in Australia.
E226 - Calcium sulfite: Not permitted in Australia. Gastric irritation, Reduction of Vitamins B and E, Asthma.
E226 - Calcium sulfite: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
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Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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