AdditivesE223 - Sodium metabisulphite
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E223 - Sodium metabisulphite
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e223
AntioxidantPreservative
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
High
Description
SODIUM METABISULFITE or sodium pyrosulfite (IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite) is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5.
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EFSA Evaluation
Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sulfur dioxide -E 220-, sodium sulfite -E 221-, sodium bisulfite -E 222-, sodium metabisulfite -E 223-, potassium metabisulfite -E 224-, calcium sulfite -E 226-, calcium bisulfite -E 227- and potassium bisulfite -E 228- as food additives
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