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For years, sulfur dioxide and sulphites have been used as an effective additive to improve the preservation of multiple foods: beverages, preserves, sausages, dried fruit, fish and shellfish, biscuits, among others.

Sulfites (SO2) are an effective, safe and necessary food additive that does not represent a health risk in the majority of the population. Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 determines the maximum amounts allowed in each type of food product.

Despite its wide use and efficacy, its metabolism in the body, thanks to the enzyme sulfite oxidase, can cause negative reactions in people with sensitivity to this substance.

For this reason, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) sets a maximum cumulative daily intake of 0.7 mg / kg.

In addition, EU Regulation 1169/2011 stipulates the obligation for all companies that supply food to provide information on their allergenic ingredients. In the case of sulfites, European regulations establish that if a food contains more than 10 mg/kg or mg/L it must be indicated on its labelling.

AGROLAB Ibérica offers you this accredited test in multiple food matrices. Whether it is used as an additive and you need to know its concentration, or if you want to confirm its absence for allergenic labelling, our AGROLAB Ibérica laboratory can offer you this analytical service.

Author: Itziar Miguel