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Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites

Caution

Mandatory labeling worldwide; can trigger severe asthmatic reactions.

E / INS number
E220
Class
Synthetic Preservative
Allowed in organic
No

Also known as

e220sulfitessulphitessulphur dioxide

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