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Uses: Typical products which Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite are include fresh fruit and vegetables, beer, wine, fruit and diluting juices and sauces, frozen shellfish, jams, pickles. See E220 Other names: pyrosulphurous acid, disodium salt.
Over exposure to sulphites in food may cause an asthmatic attack, or cause gastric irritation, low blood pressure and anaphylactic shock, even unconsciousness.
Not recommended for consumption by children.
Description: Another potassium salt of sulphurous acid which is hydrogenated, see E222. Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite is used not only as a food preservative, but also as a firming agent and disinfectant in food preparation. It is also used to give the impression that the food is extremely fresh
Generally meat, cereals and dairy products may not be treated with E221 as it destroys thiamine content and Vitamin E.
E228 Potassium Hydrogen Sulphite
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