Sulphur dioxide

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Sulphurous acid and its salts, the sulphites, are effective against yeasts, fungi and bacteria. They react in various ways with many food ingredients and counteract, for example, the degradation of colourings, vitamins and aromas through the influence of oxygen.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer