Sodium sulphite E221
Dosage
Dosage: for restricted use in food.
Ingredients
preservative: E221 (SULPHITE)
Sodium sulphite is a white, unstable powder that reacts with acid substances to form sodium sulphate. In acid conditions sulphuric acid is formed, which in fact has a preserving effect. It is used as a preservative and as a bleaching agent to prevent the decay and discolouration of foodstuffs. In meat it prevents browning, but it may not be used in meat, since it could mask bacterial decay (recognisable by the brown colouring). It is also used in bread making, since it improves the rising and kneading properties.
The maximum permitted use of this product in various foodstuffs can be found on the website of the European Commission: Food additives Database.
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Description
Sodium sulphite: bleach and preservative
Sodium sulphite is a salt of sodium and sulphurous acid. The excipient is used for many different purposes and can be found in various industries. For example, it is also used in the paper and pharmaceutical industries. In the food industry it is used as a bleaching agent to preserve the fresh appearance of products as much as possible. It is a white, odourless powder that sinks into water and slowly dissolves. Sodium sulphite has a slightly salty taste. In addition to being a bleach, it is also a preservative. It has been assigned number E-221.
The composition of sodium sulphite
Sodium sulphite is found in crustaceans, sultanas, dried fruit and wine. The latter contains a limited amount of this substance already naturally. It is also used as a bread improver. In the meantime, it may no longer be applied to meat because it masks the brown colour caused by bacterial spoilage. Sodium sulphite composed of sodium and sulphuric acid. The latter component in particular often raises questions. After all, what exactly is sulphurous acid? Sulphuric acid is the acid that is formed after the solution of sulphur dioxide in water. This acid forms the basis for sulphites. Although you may suspect that it is a very strong acid, this is not true. It is many times less strong than sulphuric acid.
Maximum permitted quantities
With Natural Spices you can easily order sodium sulphite online. You can buy the additive in a package of 2 or 25 kilos. When working with this additive you need to be aware of the maximum permitted quantities, which you can find on the website of the European Commission: Food Additive Database. Provided it is used as allowed, there is no problem with safety and no side effects. If you order sodium sulphite from Natural Spices on working days before 13:00, you will have it the next day.
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