Sodium Metabisulfite Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Sodium Metabisulfite, CAS number 7681-57-4, E number E223, used as food preservative and antioxidant. Sodium Metabisulfite accepted as safe food preservative in many food products. Sodium Metabisulfite is a inorganic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White or light yellow powder.

General Side Effects

The signs of these reactions may include hives, swelling, bronco constriction, shortness of breath and anaphylactic shock.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Sodium Metabisulfite in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Sodium Metabisulfite: ADI 0-0.7 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Sodium Metabisulfite could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sodium Metabisulfite in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Metabisulfite for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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