Sulfites (Preservative/bleach)
International number (INS/E number) E220–E228
How it's written on Korean labels 아황산류메타중아황산차아황산
What is this additive?
Can cause reactions in sensitive people such as some asthmatics; a labeled allergen in Korea.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
What is it used for?
- Slows the growth of microbes so the food keeps longer.
- Brightens color or prevents browning.
Safety summary
JECFA acceptable daily intake (ADI): 0–0.7 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 1998)
Group value expressed as sulfur dioxide (SO₂).
⚠ To verify: we haven't re-checked this value against the original JECFA database entry.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
WineDried fruitGlass noodlesJuice drinks
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- If you react to sulfites, check the allergen box (아황산류) on wine, dried fruit and glass noodles.
- On Korean labels, also look for 메타중아황산, 차아황산.
Products with Sulfites
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