Sulphur dioxide
Sulphur dioxide is a food ingredient commonly used as a preservative to help extend the shelf life of various foods. It is a synthetic compound and is not naturally occurring in the foods it is added to. Instead, it is a chemical that is produced and then used in small amounts in food processing.
The production of sulphur dioxide is typically done by burning sulphur, which creates the gas. This gas is then dissolved in water to form a solution that can be easily added to foods. The compound is effective in preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi, helping keep foods fresh for longer periods.
You may find sulphur dioxide listed on food labels, especially on dried fruits like apricots, raisins, and prunes. It is also commonly used in wines and certain processed foods to maintain their quality during storage and transportation. While it may sound like a complex chemical, it serves a practical purpose in preserving the freshness and quality of various food products.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Sulphur dioxide
Pret Bircher MuesliSainsbury's British Pork Chipolata Sausage & Bacon Wraps Pigs in Blankets, Butchers Choice
Sainsbury's British Pork Cranberry & Apple Stuffing Log, Butchers Choice
Asda Cauliflower Biryani Bites
Mr Kipling Cherry Bakewells
Mr Kipling Christmas Slices
Sainsbury's Fig & Apple Chutney, Taste the Difference
Plant Pioneers Grown Delicious Mince Pies
Asda Home Baking Mixed Peel
Sainsbury's Hot Cross Buns
Sainsbury's Iced Topped Mince Pies
Sainsbury's Just Cook Beef Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Parmesan
Sainsbury's Melting Cheese Nut Roasts
Sainsbury's Milk Chocolate Almonds & Sicilian Orange, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Mince Pies
Sainsbury's Mincemeat Puffs
Alpen Protein Berries & Yoghurt Bars
Sainsbury's Shortcrust Mince Pies
Whitworths Shots Chocolate & Hazelnut
Alpen Strawberry & Yogurt Cereal Bars
Asda Sultana & Cherry Scones
Sainsbury's Summer Edition Sweet Potato Falafels
Asda Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sainsbury's Wensleydale, Apricot & Amaretto, Taste the Difference
