Sodium Bisulfite
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Inorganic sulfite salt preventing oxidation and browning in fruit mashes and wines.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Residual SO2 limits enforced
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United States (FDA)
Prohibited
Banned on fresh salad bars
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European Union (EFSA)
Warning Mandated
Mandatory allergen labeling
Commonly Found Foods
Fruit juice concentratesmaraschino basesglass noodles
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Erythorbic acid✓ Lemon extract
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