Is e224 the same as Potassium Metabisulfite?

Yes — e224 and Potassium Metabisulfite refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is калиев дисулфит the same as Potassium Metabisulfite?

Yes — калиев дисулфит and Potassium Metabisulfite refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is калиев метабисулфит the same as Potassium Metabisulfite?

Yes — калиев метабисулфит and Potassium Metabisulfite refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is potassium disulphite the same as Potassium Metabisulfite?

Yes — potassium disulphite and Potassium Metabisulfite refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Potassium Metabisulfite

E224

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

What is Potassium Metabisulfite?

Chemical preservative used in commercial vinegars and wines to prevent oxidation. Can release sulfur dioxide, triggering heavy asthmatic/allergic attacks.

Is Potassium Metabisulfite safe?

Potassium Metabisulfite 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 43 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

This is an EU declarable allergen (sulphites).

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Potassium Metabisulfite is also known as e224, калиев дисулфит, калиев метабисулфит, potassium disulphite, potassium metabisulfite — these all refer to the same ingredient.

potassium metabisulfite potassium metabisulphite e224 калиев метабисулфит potassium metabisulphite acidity regulator potassium disulphite калиев дисулфит