E220 - Sulphur dioxide - Page 90
Functions: Antioxidant, Preservative
Sulfur dioxide -also sulphur dioxide in British English- is the chemical compound with the formula SO2. It is a toxic gas with a burnt match smell. It is released naturally by volcanic activity and is produced as a by-product of the burning of fossil fuels contaminated with sulfur compounds. - Wikipedia
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has determined that some population groups have a high risk of consuming too much E220 - Sulphur dioxide.
To evaluate your exposure to the E220 - Sulphur dioxide food additive, you can browse our list of products that contain it. See the list of
Infants | Toddlers | Children | Adolescents | Adults | Elderly | |
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< 1 | 1 to 2 | 3 to 9 | 10 to 17 | 18 to 64 | 65+ | |
High risk (50% of people or more) | ||||||
Moderate risk (5% of people or more) |
: Risk of reaching or exceeding the acceptable daily intake (ADI)
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