Sodium Metabisulfite
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Widely used dip preventing black spot (melanosis) in shrimp and seafood; potent allergen.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved for crustacean melanosis control
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved for shrimp dipping
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Regulated max residue in crustaceans
Commonly Found Foods
Frozen shrimpdried prawnsbrewing
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ 4-Hexylresorcinol✓ Ultra-deep freezing
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