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  • noun inorganic chemistry The oxyanion of sulfur S2O52- or any salt containing this ion

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Examples

  • Sulfur dioxide and metabisulfite are not the same thing.

    Wine, allergies, histamines and sulfites - reactions from an allergist | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

  • With processed foods such as baked goods, snacks, and jam, scan ingredient labels for sulfur dioxide, potassium bisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and sodium sulfite.

    The real risks of sulfites 2010

  • With processed foods such as baked goods, snacks, and jam, scan ingredient labels for sulfur dioxide, potassium bisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and sodium sulfite.

    The real risks of sulfites 2010

  • Sulfites (sodium sulfite, sulfur dioxide, sodium or potassium bisulfate, sodium or potassium metabisulfite) - These substances are used as preservatives/antioxidants and are found in: dried, canned, or frozen fruit; wine; beer; maraschino cherries; bakery items; canned shrimp; precut potatoes; olives; and bottled lemon juice.

    Understanding the Need for Limiting Your Intake of Food Additives 2008

  • The preservative metabisulfite, found in pickled foods, sausage, dehydrated fruit and fruit juices, can also be a trigger for asthma.

    Cold Weather and Hypothermia 2007

  • Sulfite substances that can be used are: sodium sulfite sodium bisulfite potassium metabisulfite sodium metabisulfite

    Chapter 6 1980

  • With sulfur's price at an all-time high and supply being short, Solvay Chemicals has decided to boost sales prices for sodium sulfite and sodium metabisulfite products.

    Purchasing - Top Stories 2010

  • At the same time, technical grade sodium metabisulfite will rise 37¢/lb while food and photo grade sodium metabisulfite will increase by 37¢/lb.

    Purchasing - Top Stories 2010

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