Sodium Sulphite

E221
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Preservative (E200–299) Allergen: sulphites

What is Sodium Sulphite?

Sulphite preservative. Can trigger asthma and allergic reactions, especially in sensitive people.

Is Sodium Sulphite safe?

Sodium Sulphite is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 8 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

This is an EU declarable allergen (sulphites).

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Sodium Sulphite is also known as e221, sodium sulfite, sodium sulphite — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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Related additives

Salt (Sodium Chloride) Water Citric Acid (E330) Pork Meat Sugar (Sucrose) Vinegar potato starch Natural Flavouring Onion Sodium Benzoate (E211) Sulphur Dioxide (E220) Potassium Metabisulfite (E224) Sodium Bisulphite (E222) Sodium Metabisulphite (E223) Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150d) Sulphites (SO2)

Products containing Sodium Sulphite

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