E223 - Sodium metabisulphite - Page 6
Functions: Antioxidant, Preservative
Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite -IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite- is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5. The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium metabisulfite. It is used as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative agent. - Wikipedia
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has determined that some population groups have a high risk of consuming too much E223 - Sodium metabisulphite.
To evaluate your exposure to the E223 - Sodium metabisulphite food additive, you can browse our list of products that contain it. See the list of
Infants | Toddlers | Children | Adolescents | Adults | Elderly | |
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< 1 | 1 to 2 | 3 to 9 | 10 to 17 | 18 to 64 | 65+ | |
High risk (50% of people or more) | ||||||
Moderate risk (5% of people or more) |
: Risk of reaching or exceeding the acceptable daily intake (ADI)
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