Potassium Metabisulfite
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Primary winemaking additive for sterilizing wild yeast and protecting color.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Standard brewing / winemaking sanitizer
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Standard winemaking antioxidant
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Mandatory EU wine allergen declaration
Commonly Found Foods
Fine winescraft beersciders
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Anaerobic fermentation technology
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