It is used during the production of alcoholic beverages as a sterilising agent.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Potassium bisulfite |
| European Union | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Potassium bisulphite |
| Philippines | Approved | Potassium Bisulphite |
| Austria | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Belgium | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Cyprus | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Denmark | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Estonia | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Finland | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| France | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Germany | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Greece | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Hungary | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Ireland | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Italy | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Latvia | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Lithuania | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Malta | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Netherlands | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Poland | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Portugal | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Romania | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Slovakia | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Slovenia | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Spain | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Sweden | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
| Australia | Approved | Potassium bisulphite |
| New Zealand | Approved | Potassium bisulphite |
E228 - Potassium bisulfite: Asthmatics should avoid, gastric irritation, nausea, nettle rash and swelling , behavioural problems.
E228 - Potassium bisulfite: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E228 - Potassium bisulfite: 'The Sulphites', are known to be a problem for asthmatics
E228 - Potassium bisulfite: Used not only as a food preservative, but also as a firming agent and disinfectant in food preparation. Typical products include beer, canned fruit and vegetables, jams, pickles, fruit juice, fruit jelly.
E228 - Potassium bisulfite: The HACSG recommends to avoid it. May cause allergic reactions in asthmatics, destroys vitamin B1
E228 - Potassium bisulfite: Linked to hyperactivity.
E228 - Potassium bisulfite: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite
Potassium acid sulfite
Potassium hydrogen sulfite
Mono potassium sulfite
Sulfurous acid potassium salt (1:1)
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.
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