AdditivesE228 - Potassium bisulphite
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E228 - Potassium bisulphite
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e228
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
High
Description
Potassium hydrogen sulfite or potassium bisulfite is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KHSO3. It is used during the production of alcoholic beverages as a sterilising agent. This additive is classified as E number E228 under the current EU approved food additive.
Sources
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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